Okeechobee Clinical Research

As a participant, you have the right to:

Complete Information

To be told all the details about a study before you decide to join.

Voluntary Participation

To choose to join—or not join—without any pressure.

Freedom to Withdraw

To leave a study at any time, for any reason, without any penalty or change to your regular medical care.

Privacy & Confidentiality

To have your personal health information protected under strict HIPAA privacy laws.

Continuous Support

To have access to our medical team to ask questions throughout the entire process.

How We Protect You

1. The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Before we enroll a single patient, an independent committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB) must review and approve our study plan. This committee is made up of doctors, scientists, and non-medical community members whose only job is to ensure that the study is ethical and that risks are minimized.

2. Informed Consent

Safety begins with understanding. Before you participate, you will go through the Informed Consent process. We will provide you with a document that explains:

The purpose of the research.
What you will be asked to do and how long it will take.
Any potential risks or benefits.
The contact information for the doctors in charge.

We encourage you to take this document home, discuss it with your family, and ask us as many questions as you need.

3. Medical Oversight

While in a study, you are monitored more closely than in standard medical care. Our Principal Investigators (medical doctors) and highly trained research coordinators review your health data at every visit to ensure your well-being.

Common Questions About Safety

Will I still see my regular doctor?

Yes. We coordinate with your primary care physician at the Family Care Practice to ensure the study is a safe addition to your current health plan.

What if I change my mind?

You are never "locked in." You can stop participating at any time. Your relationship with your doctor and your access to future care will not be affected.

Does it cost me anything?

No. All study-related exams, lab work, and medications are provided at no cost to you or your insurance.

Your Right's & Safety

At OCR, we believe that clinical research is a partnership. Your safety is not just a priority—it is the foundation of everything we do. Because we are integrated with your local Family Care Practice, we provide a level of coordinated, continuous care that large city centers cannot match.

As a participant, you have the right to:

Complete Information

Voluntary Participation

Freedom to Withdraw

Privacy & Confidentiality

Continuous Support

How We Protect You

1. The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

2. Informed Consent

3. Medical Oversight

Common Questions About Safety

Your Right's & Safety

At OCR, we believe that clinical research is a partnership. Your safety is not just a priority—it is the foundation of everything we do. Because we are integrated with your local Family Care Practice, we provide a level of coordinated, continuous care that large city centers cannot match.

As a participant, you have the right to:

Complete Information

Voluntary Participation

Freedom to Withdraw

Privacy & Confidentiality

Continuous Support

How We Protect You

1. The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

2. Informed Consent

3. Medical Oversight

Common Questions About Safety

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