Informed consent was secured
Research methodology and reporting expression
Use this phrase in formal reports to prove you obtained ethical, documented permission from participants.
15 सेकंड में
- Participants were fully briefed and agreed to the study.
- A formal way to say 'we got their permission properly'.
- Essential for academic, medical, and legal reporting.
मतलब
This means that the people participating in a study or procedure were given all the facts first. They understood the risks and benefits and then officially agreed to take part.
मुख्य उदाहरण
3 / 6Writing a university thesis
Before the interviews began, informed consent was secured from all ten participants.
Before the interviews began, informed consent was secured from all ten participants.
A medical trial report
Informed consent was secured prior to the administration of the experimental drug.
Informed consent was secured prior to the administration of the experimental drug.
Joking with a partner about a small task
I'm going to clean your desk, but only once informed consent was secured!
I'm going to clean your desk, but only once informed consent was secured!
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The phrase is deeply rooted in the Nuremberg Code and the Helsinki Declaration, which were created to prevent human rights abuses in research. It reflects a Western cultural emphasis on individual autonomy and the legal right to self-determination. Today, it is a mandatory phrase in almost every scientific publication involving human subjects.
Use Passive Voice
In academic writing, using the passive voice (`was secured`) makes your work sound more objective and focused on the process rather than the person.
Don't use it for 'Yes'
Never use this for simple social agreements. Asking if 'informed consent was secured' for a cup of coffee makes you sound like a lawyer in a comedy sketch.
15 सेकंड में
- Participants were fully briefed and agreed to the study.
- A formal way to say 'we got their permission properly'.
- Essential for academic, medical, and legal reporting.
What It Means
Informed consent was secured is a heavy-duty phrase from the world of research and medicine. It tells the reader that nobody was tricked into participating. The word informed means the person had all the necessary information. Consent means they said a clear "yes." Secured is a fancy way of saying the researchers successfully obtained that agreement, usually in writing. It is the gold standard for ethical behavior.
How To Use It
You will mostly use this in professional writing or academic reports. It usually appears in the 'Methodology' section of a paper. You are basically telling your audience, "Don't worry, I followed the rules and treated people with respect." You can use it as a standalone sentence to confirm ethical compliance. It sounds very official and final.
When To Use It
Use this when you are writing a thesis, a medical report, or a formal business case study. If you interviewed people for a project, this phrase protects you. It shows you are a professional who respects privacy and autonomy. It is perfect for situations where legal or ethical standards are being checked. Think of it as your "ethical shield."
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this at a dinner party or on a first date. If you ask your friend, "Was informed consent secured before I ate your fries?" they will think you are a robot. It is way too cold for personal relationships. Avoid it in casual emails or text messages unless you are making a very specific joke about being overly formal. It sounds strange in any context that isn't academic or clinical.
Cultural Background
This phrase grew out of a dark history of medical experiments where people were hurt without knowing why. After World War II, the world decided we needed strict rules to protect human rights. Now, in Western culture, informed consent is a sacred concept. It represents the shift from doctors being "bosses" to patients being "partners." It is a cornerstone of modern ethics and law.
Common Variations
Participants provided informed consent(Active voice, sounds more direct)Obtained informed consent(Very common in medical charts)Signed consent forms were collected(More literal and physical)Prior informed consent(Emphasizes that the 'yes' came before the action)
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
This is a high-register, C1-level expression. It is almost exclusively used in formal, written contexts like research papers, legal documents, and medical reports. Avoid using it in spoken, everyday English unless you are being intentionally ironic or humorous.
Use Passive Voice
In academic writing, using the passive voice (`was secured`) makes your work sound more objective and focused on the process rather than the person.
Don't use it for 'Yes'
Never use this for simple social agreements. Asking if 'informed consent was secured' for a cup of coffee makes you sound like a lawyer in a comedy sketch.
The 'Informed' Part is Key
In English-speaking cultures, just saying 'yes' isn't enough. If the person didn't understand the risks, the consent is considered invalid.
उदाहरण
6Before the interviews began, informed consent was secured from all ten participants.
Before the interviews began, informed consent was secured from all ten participants.
Standard academic usage in a methodology section.
Informed consent was secured prior to the administration of the experimental drug.
Informed consent was secured prior to the administration of the experimental drug.
Crucial for legal and ethical documentation in medicine.
I'm going to clean your desk, but only once informed consent was secured!
I'm going to clean your desk, but only once informed consent was secured!
Using high-level jargon for a trivial task creates a humorous effect.
The company failed to ensure that informed consent was secured before selling user data.
The company failed to ensure that informed consent was secured before selling user data.
Used here to point out a serious ethical or legal failure.
Finally finished the pilot study! Informed consent was secured for everyone, thank God.
Finally finished the pilot study! Informed consent was secured for everyone, thank God.
Relief after finishing a tedious administrative part of research.
We need to make sure informed consent was secured so Dad understands the risks.
We need to make sure informed consent was secured so Dad understands the risks.
Expressing concern about a loved one's understanding of a procedure.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence for a research paper.
To comply with ethical guidelines, ___ ___ ___ ___ from every volunteer.
This is the standard, professional phrase used in academic and ethical reporting.
Choose the best verb to complete the phrase.
The lead researcher confirmed that informed consent had been ___.
`Secured` is the most common and professional colocation for consent in this context.
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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Scale of Permission
Asking a friend
Is it cool if I...?
Standard request
Do I have your permission?
Official documentation
Informed consent was secured
Where to use 'Informed Consent Was Secured'
Medical Trial
Patient drug testing
Psychology Study
University experiments
Data Privacy
GDPR compliance
Legal Proceedings
Evidence of agreement
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt means the person has been given all the facts, including potential risks and benefits. It’s not just a 'yes,' it’s an educated 'yes.'
In a casual conversation, yes. In a research paper or medical report, informed consent was secured is the required professional terminology.
No, it is used by psychologists, sociologists, data scientists, and even lawyers. Anyone doing research on humans uses it.
Both are fine, but secured implies a sense of completion and official documentation. It sounds very firm and reliable.
Yes, it is standard across all English-speaking academic and medical communities worldwide.
Only if you are discussing legal compliance or user data. Otherwise, it might sound a bit too clinical for a standard office chat.
You might say consent was withheld or the participant declined to participate.
Usually, yes. While verbal consent exists, the phrase secured almost always implies there is a record or a signed form.
Technically, children give 'assent,' while their parents provide the informed consent. You would write informed consent was secured from the legal guardians.
In a professional paper, it sounds perfect. In a conversation with your mom, it sounds like a robot wrote it.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Ethical clearance
Official approval from a committee to conduct a study.
Subject anonymity
Ensuring that the identity of the participants is kept secret.
Opt-in agreement
A system where a user must actively choose to participate.
Standard of care
The level of medical or professional treatment expected.
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