Consenting Hospitalized Patients by Phone or Video Conference

Guidance for Consenting Hospitalized Patients by Phone or Video Conference (PDF) Please note this process should only be used for studies requiring written consent for hospitalized patients by phone or video conference for clinical trials while on isolation for confirmed or suspected COVID-19. This modified consent process must be reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to […]

Documentation of Written Informed Consent

For studies requiring written consent, the COVID-19 Documentation of Written Informed Consent (DOC) includes processes for when direct communications with participants is not feasible or safe due to COVID-19.

Documentation of Verbal Consent with LAR-PG

The Documentation of Verbal Consent with LAR-PG (DOC) is for use only in studies with an IRB-approved waiver of documentation of consent (no written signature required) but consent by a parent/legal guardian or Legally Authorized Representative is needed.

Documentation of Verbal Consent

The Documentation of Verbal Consent (DOC) is for use only in studies with an IRB-approved waiver of documentation of consent (no written signature required).

DCM Star Employee Nomination Form

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a worthy DCM-er! All DCM employees (except veterinarians and senior staff) are eligible for this award. Star Employees exemplify DCM’s core values: DCM staff prioritize supporting the research DCM staff are knowledgeable DCM staff show a positive and caring attitude DCM staff are solution-oriented DCM staff prioritize […]

Placement of Research Study Information & Consents in the Medical Record

This Washington University School of Medicine policy outlines how information from research studies/trails and research consent forms are to be documented in Epic (the electronic patient medical record). WUSM Policy: Placement of Research Study Information & Consents in the Medical Record (PDF)

Research Data/Record Retention Requirements

Record Retention Requirements Research data that are commonly accepted in the scientific community as necessary to validate research findings must be retained by WashU researchers for a minimum period required by applicable laws and regulations, funding agency requirements, or other agreements. The University and the Principal Investigator have rights and responsibilities concerning access to, use […]