The ethical requirement that research participants be fully informed about a study's procedures, risks, and purpose before voluntarily agreeing to participate.
From Latin 'informare' (to give form to, instruct) + 'consentire' (to agree). Agreement based on full knowledge.
Informed consent means researchers must tell you exactly what the study involves, what the risks are, and you can say no at any time. Ethics 101!
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