Many researchers are still hesitant to adopt digital informed consent due to a misconception that digital forms are too complex. The hesitation may derive from a long history of using traditional informed consent processes that usually involve complex medical records in healthcare settings. However, in today’s practice, patients need complete and accurate information that can be easily captured via an electronic platform anywhere and anytime. Then, what should we do to narrow this misconception? Listen to this month’s Download with Derk to hear his perspective on the topic.
