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Write it for the participants, not the committee: short sentences, no jargon. Translate it, and check the translation, if participants read another language best. Print with your browser's Print command; the site's menus are left off the paper.

Participant information and consent

Trainee: ____________________   Placement: ____________________   Date: ____________

What the study is about

  • One or two sentences, in everyday words

What taking part involves

  • What they will do, where, and for how long

Do I have to take part?

  • No. Saying no, or stopping, has no effect on (their studies, care, job)
  • How to withdraw, and until when their answers can be removed

Possible discomfort

  • Questions that may feel personal
  • What to do if they feel upset, with support numbers

Confidentiality

  • Who will see their answers
  • How results will be reported (groups only, no names)
  • The limits: when you would have to tell someone

Contact

  • Researcher's name, university email
  • Supervisor's name and email
  • Ethics committee contact for complaints

Consent

  • I have read this and had my questions answered
  • I agree to take part, and know I can stop at any time
  • Participant code or initials, date

Participant: ______________________________   Date: ______________

Researcher: ______________________________   Date: ______________

Template from PsychologyOrbit (https://psychologyorbit.com/templates/research-consent). Free to print and adapt. No client names, phone numbers, CNIC or hospital numbers, or dates of birth.

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