if disclosure of a subjects involvement in a ...
if disclosure of a subjects involvement in a specific research study can be potentially harmful to the subject, and the consent form is the only record linking the subject to the research, which of the following would be most helpful: obtain a certificate of confidentiality. code the subjects responses. obtain a waiver of documentation of informed consent. have the subject sign the consent form under an assumed name.
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# Brief Explanations:
A Certificate of Confidentiality provides legal protection against compelled disclosure of research - related information, safeguarding subjects when disclosure could be harmful. Coding responses may not fully protect identity - linking information. A waiver of consent documentation may not address the issue of protecting existing consent - related records. Using an assumed name on the consent form may have legal and ethical complications and may not fully protect confidentiality.
# Answer:
Obtain a Certificate of Confidentiality.