Your Rights as a Research Participant

At NHG, we are committed to the safety and welfare of our Research Participants. We have set up a robust Human Research Protection Programme (HRPP) to safeguard your rights as a Research Participant.

Knowing your rights allows you to participate more fully in research that can contribute to quality patient care.

• You have the right to receive as much information regarding the nature and purpose of the research you are involved in. This includes information such as the procedure(s), the drug(s) and device(s) involved in the research and at the same time, know what are the potential risks and benefits encompassing the research.

• You have the right to be informed of the avenues of medical treatment that is available should you encounter any complications as a result of the research.

• You have the right to ask questions pertaining to the research or the procedures involved.

• You have the right to know that you can withdraw from the study at any time even after you have signed the informed consent document, without adversely affecting your relationship with the researcher.

• You have the right to make an informed decision regarding your participation in any research without force, fraud, deceit, coercion, duress or undue influence.