This policy provides instructions for informed consent. Researchers seeking to utilize human subjects must obtain informed consent in accordance with all applicable federal regulations.

This policy describes the inclusion of a procedure for participants to voice questions and concerns to the Investigator or the IRB as part of the Informed Consent Process.

This policy defines the circumstances under which research may be conducted without the requirement of informed consent.

This policy describes the exceptions to beginning human subjects research without informed consent. Links to corresponding procedures are included within the document.