One problem with consent forms is terrible sentence  construction. I have a 
recent 2-page publication that gives some "before" and  "after" examples of 
consent form language: Hochhauser, M. (2008) Too Many  Unnecessary Words = 
Confusing Consent Forms. SoCRA Source: A  Publication of the Society of Clinical 
Research Associates, 56, 58-59. 
 
If anyone's interested, email me off list and I'll be happy to  send you a 
pdf version. 
 
Mark Hochhauser
 
 
Mark Hochhauser, Ph.D.
Readability Consultant
3344 Scott  Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN  55422-2748
Phone:  763-521-4672
Cell: 612-281-1517
Fax: 763-521-5069
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