Participant Information Sheet
You are being invited to take part in an MPharm final year project. Before you decide whether or not to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information sheet carefully before deciding whether to participate. If you decide not to take part, there will be no disadvantage to you, and we thank you for your time in considering my project. If, after reading this information sheet you are still unsure or uncertain about anything, then you are welcome to contact us using the details below.
What is the purpose of the study?The primary aim of this study is to determine the opinions of final year MPharm students on accompanied suicide in a series of case studies, including how comfortable they would feel (as pharmacists) with supplying the medication to end the patient’s life.
Why have I been chosen?You are a final year MPharm student studying at a London university, which is the sample required for this survey.
Do I have to take part?No. This research study is done purely on a voluntary basis. You are free to withdraw from this study at any point without disadvantage and without having to provide a reason.
Contact for further information.Further information may be obtained from:
- Beth Clayton K1302547@kingston.ac.uk
- Dr Shereen Nabhani-Gebara S.Nabhani@kingston.ac.uk Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT1 2EE
If you become concerned about any issue that may have been raised by you participating in this study, please contact Dr Shereen Nabhani-Gebara.If you are struggling with any of the issues/topics raised in this study then please see the following organisations for more information and help: · Marie Curie Community - https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/ o Tel: 0800 090 2309· Dying Matters - https://www.dyingmatters.org/ o Tel: 08000 21 44 66
Thank you for taking the time to read this information sheet.