To ensure that consent is truly informed, certain key pieces of information must be communicated to the patient:
The purpose of the procedure or study The nature of the procedure, including how the sample will be collected and processed Potential risks and discomforts associated with the procedure Potential benefits, if any, to the patient or to future research Alternatives to participation, if applicable The right to withdraw consent at any time without penalty How the confidentiality of the tissue sample and associated data will be maintained
