The IRB provides short consent document translations in several commonly understood languages. This abbreviated translation or “short form” (which attests that the elements of consent have been presented orally) may be used to document informed consent in writing for individuals who do not speak English in limited situations. There are specific regulatory requirements that need to be met in order to use this form. Please review IRB Policy 6.4 "Informed Consent with Non-English Speakers" before using a short form.
When a short form is used and the interpreter is present in the room with the subject we have provided a checklist to help you through this process.
Due to the increasing numbers of non-English speaking patients, interpreter services have contracted with remote interpreters to provide assistance as needed. This process is facilitated through the use of iPads dedicated for this purpose. If a short form is used and a REMOTE interpreter (VRI iPad Technology) is utilized there is a checklist that must be completed and filed with the short form to assure compliance.