To be told what will happen to you and whether any of the procedures, drugs, or devices is different from what would be used in standard practice

To be told about the frequent and/or important risks, side effects or discomforts of the things that will happen to you for research purposes

To be told if you can expect any benefit from participating and, if so, what the benefit might be 

To be told the other choices you have and how they may be better or worse than being in the study 

To be allowed to ask questions concerning the study, both before agreeing to be involved and during the course of the study 

To be told what sort of medical treatment is available if any complications arise 

To refuse to participate at all or to change your mind about participating after the study is started. This decision will not affect your right to receive the care you would receive if you were not in the study 

To receive a copy of the consent form 

To be free of pressure when considering whether you wish to agree to be in the study