Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I:While developing a consent form, the purpose of the study and the reason for selecting participants should be explicit.

Statement II:There is no need to give a description of any potential risks to the participants.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false ✓ Correct

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Explanation

Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

A consent form must state the study's purpose and why participants were chosen.

Clear disclosure lets participants agree with full understanding.

Statement 2 is wrong because potential risks must be described, not omitted.

Concealing risks breaches the ethic of informed consent.

Informed consent also assures voluntary participation and the right to withdraw.

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