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Informed consent is not just a form or a signature, but a process of information exchange that takes place between the prospective subject and the investigator before, during, and sometimes after the study. 

The following list of sample documents are provided to assist you in the preparation of consent and assent forms:

• Sample of Informed Consent Form:  This is a sample of consent form for basic research with adults.
• Tips for Informed Consent
• Examples of Submitted Informed Consent.