Exception From Informed Consent—A Model for Donor Intervention Research

Exception From Informed Consent—A Model for Donor Intervention Research
Invited Commentary
Anji E. Wall, Giuliano Testa
JAMA Surgery, 3 July 2024
Abstract
In their article “Interactive Media-Based Approach for an Exception From Informed Consent Trial Involving Patients With Trauma,” Stephens and colleagues demonstrate the feasibility of a multicenter community consultation and public disclosure campaign for exception for informed consent for the Trauma and Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (TAP) trial.1 The unique interactive media-based approach resulted in widespread reach to the community through social media and active community participation through surveys, virtual forums, and opt-out requests. Over 50 level 1 trauma centers adopted this approach, which demonstrated the feasibility of a centrally run, locally branded, and geographically targeted campaign.