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Informed consent

Meaning in genetics & biotechnology, with examples

nounCore term

In genetics & biotechnology, informed consent means: Permission that a person gives freely to take part in research or to have a test or treatment, after the purpose, risks and benefits have been clearly explained.

In Turkish: bilgilendirilmiş onam, aydınlatılmış onam

How it is used

Required in clinical genetics, biobanking and any research with human samples. Researchers obtain and document consent, and participants can withdraw it. For genetic studies, the consent form explains how DNA and data will be stored, shared and used in the future.

Example sentences

  1. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants.

  2. The new informed consent form explains that samples may be shared with other researchers.

Common collocations

  • obtain informed consent
  • written informed consent
  • informed consent form
  • withdraw consent
  • broad consent
  • ethics committeeAn independent group of experts and lay members that reviews research involving people or animals to protect the participants' rights, safety and welfare.
  • biobankA large, organized collection of biological samples, such as blood, DNA or tissue, stored together with health and personal data for use in research.
  • genetic testingMedical or research tests that examine a person's DNA, chromosomes or genes to find variants linked to a disease, a health risk or ancestry.
  • genetic counselingA service in which a trained professional helps people understand a genetic condition, the chance that it affects them or their family, and their testing options.

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