Question

A general requirement for informed consent is that no informed consent may include any exculpatory language. Exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject's legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence. Which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory languageTaking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries A study in which subjects were assigned to study activities based on an undesirable or unflattering physical characteristic as assessed by members of the research team

Answer 1

Taking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries

Answer: Option A.

Explanation:

Exculpatory language is the language which removes or waives away the legal rights of the people who are about to take part in any events or participate in any thing.

A consent form or an informed consent should not include any kind of the exculpatory language which results in the waiving away of the legal rights of the people who are going to sign the form for taking part in an event, in any research and so on.