Over the years I’ve made many culinary experiments for work, church, and neighborhood potlucks. My statistics project in grad school was comparing responses to brownies made with cocoa and butter vs. brownies made with unsweetened chocolate, using a captive audience of students in the food science lab I taught. I’ve often joked that my friends and coworkers should grant informed consent to try some of my offerings. Therefore, to keep on the good side of my friends in my workplace’s Institutional Review Board, I’ve drafted the following Informed Consent document.
Informed Consent
The Effect of XXXXX on Potluck Satisfaction
Principal Investigator: Cindy Fuller
Sponsor: Cindy Fuller
INTRODUCTION
To help provide sustenance for this potluck, I have made XXXXX. This is a recipe from {}, and it was selected because it looked good to me and was easy to make the night before. This is the first time I’ve made it or brought it to a potluck.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH?
This is a research study. The purpose of this research is to see if my friends like this recipe, and if it’s worth making again.
WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE?
The study involves tasting XXXXX. Participation is entirely voluntary. You can participate in this study if you want to try XXXXX. If you are allergic to or intolerant of any of the ingredients in XXXXX, you should not participate.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE HARMS AND SIDE EFFECTS?
You may be allergic to or intolerant of the ingredients in XXXXX. Although every effort has been made to assure a wholesome product, there is a small chance of food poisoning. [I usually avoid this by bringing bread, salad, or other items that aren’t as prone to food poisoning.]
RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS
You may overeat XXXXX and be unable to do productive work for the rest of the afternoon.
WHAT IF NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE?
If a better recipe for XXXXX is found, you will be notified.
WILL THIS STUDY HELP ME?
You may receive a copy of the recipe for XXXXX upon request. Otherwise, this study may not benefit you.
DO I HAVE TO TAKE PART IN THE STUDY?
No. Your participation is completely voluntary.
TREATMENT AND COMPENSATION
I cannot offer treatment or compensation for food poisoning, broken teeth, dental cavities, or weight gain caused by eating XXXXX.
WHAT WILL THE STUDY COST ME?
The study should cost you nothing.
WHO IS PAYING FOR THIS RESEARCH STUDY?
Cindy Fuller bought the ingredients and made XXXXX.
WILL TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes, unless you decide to blog about it.
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