NOTE: Investigators may use sponsor-provided ICFs. However, these must be submitted to the IRB as a Microsoft Word document and must incorporate the JHSFooter Template , UHealth Footer Template, or UM/JHS Combined Footer as applicable. Please refer to FAQs regarding footer requirements.
See below for templates for Biomedical, HIPAA, Social & Behavioral, Recording, HIV, Genetic, Pregnant Partner & Short forms.
Biomedical Templates
HIPAA Research Authorization Consent Templates
The language below should be added to the consent forms; the full biomedical consent template with the language included is found above (see HRP- 502a above)
HIPAA section (English)
HIPAA section (Spanish)
HIPAA section (German)
HIPAA section (Portugese)
HIPAA section (Chinese)
HIPAA section (French)
HIPAA section (Creole)
HIPAA section (Russian)
The Certificate of Translation for the above forms may be downloaded by clicking this link.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS)
Recording or Photographing Subjects
The following standalone consent forms may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions.
Genetics Consent Templates & Guidelines
The following standalone consent form may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions. For more information concerning genetics consent and guidelines, please visit the UM Ethics Programs web site.
HIV Testing as part of Screening Procedures
The following standalone consent forms may be used or pertinent language may be included in the main Informed Consent Form(s). If the standalone form is used, study teams must ensure that the appropriate footer(s), signature lines, etc. are incorporated into the final versions.
Observation of Pregnant Partners of Subjects for Outcome Data
You do not need to submit a consent document for pregnant partner unless one of the subject’s partners becomes pregnant
Short Forms without HIPAA
The Certificate of Translation for the above forms may be downloaded by clicking this link.