Electronic Consent Job Aide

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This job aide provides supplemental resources and tips for study team members responsible for the process of using electronic consent (eConsent) for clinical and translational research. It provides key messages and discusses issues involved with eConsent, with a particular focus on the issue of accessibility.

This resource is designed to supplement asynchronous training on eConsent and synchronous workshops on the basics of informed consent provided by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research. No prior research experience or technical background is necessary to use this resource, but further training on informed consent is recommended for all participants.

Audience

The primary audience for this resource is any member of a study team who is new to research or new to the eConsent processes, however, anyone with an interest in eConsent is welcome to use it. The resource is appropriate for principal investigators, clinical and health research professionals, MDs including residents, house officers, fellows, hospitalists, undergraduate, graduate or professional degree students, post-doctoral scholars, and other research team members.

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Download the Electronic Consent Job Aide here (PDF).

Related Learning

Conducting and Obtaining Valid Informed Consent

Introduction to eConsent online module