Understanding Informed Consent in Research vs. Clinical Practice

Informed consent is an important idea in both research and clinical practice. But there are some key differences between them. Let’s break it down:

• Purpose:
  In research, the main goal is to collect information and test ideas.
  But in clinical practice, the focus is on taking care of patients.

• Risk:
  Research can come with more risks.
  This means there might be unknown results or outcomes.

• Voluntariness:
  People who take part in research need to know all the facts.
  They should also have the choice to leave the study anytime,
  and this should not change the care they receive.

These differences show that there are special rules and ethical issues to think about when it comes to research.