Beyond the Signature: Reexamining Informed Consent in Clinical Research
Informed consent in clinical research is often considered a regulatory checkbox, but it deserves far more attention. At its core, it’s an ongoing ethical commitment to transparency, respect, and protecting human participants. Yet too often, informed consent is reduced to paperwork. At Compliance Architects, we believe this critical process must evolve to meet the demands […]
100 Years of Consent: The History of Informed Consent & Why the Past Still Shapes Today’s Research Ethics
Informed consent is not a checkbox. It’s not merely a form signed and filed. It is a living, ethical, and regulatory process rooted in the foundational values of autonomy, transparency, and respect for individuals. As clinical research grows more complex and diverse, with digital platforms, decentralized trials, and global recruitment, the principles of informed consent […]
