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Witness Signature Page

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Summary

The witness signature page is intended to be used in unanticipated situations when a participant is able to give full consent for participation in a research study, however, a witness to the consent process is necessary.  Such situations may include: 

  • The participant is illiterate and must have the consent document read aloud
  • The participant is visually impaired and must have the consent document read aloud
  • The participant is physically unable to write and cannot sign the consent document

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