Dr. Band is researching the effects of buprenorphine/naloxone (BUP/NX) for participants dependent on prescription opioid analgestics. Alicia— a 38 year old prescription opioid user— is interested in the study.
Dr. Band leaves the consent form for Alicia to read over, but she has a difficult time understanding the medical terms and can’t answer any of the consent quiz questions correctly. In the interest of saving time Dr. Band has her sign and date the consent form and enrolls her and promises to review the study procedures in detail at their next visit. Did Dr. Band obtain the necessary informed consent?