Appendix H

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Consent Form for Genetic Testing

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Note to Researchers
For parents of participants under 16 years of age, a separate consent form must be included with this form, please see Parent/Guardian's Consent Form.

The child should provide his/her assent and may refuse to participate even if the parent has provided their consent. The age of consent to participate in research in the Province of Quebec is 18 years of age. Section 21 of the Quebec Civil Code should be referenced for additional information as to the involvement of children in research. The Assent form for the involvement of minors in research should be used for any individuals under the age of 18.

Language level of this assent form must not be any higher then grade 6 reading level. (Use a Microsoft Word software to determine the language level of the form)

Title of Study:

Investigator(s):

Why are we doing this study?

General Section

I confirm that the ^{(professional's name):} has explained the genetic tests that I am about to have done with respect to _{(genetic condition)}, and that:

Any questions that I have asked have been answered to my satisfaction  Yes  No

The discomforts, consequences and possible risks associated with these tests have been explained to me.  Yes  No

I understand that it is my choice whether or not to have this testing.  Yes  No

Results of this test will be explained to me.  Yes  No

I understand that this information may be shared, if necessary, with professionals involved in my/my child's medical care, including our family physician.  Yes  No

I have been assured that records relating to me or my child and the care that we received will be kept confidential, and that no information will be released or printed that will reveal my or my child's identity without my permission or unless required by law.  Yes  No

I understand that when my child has the maturity to understand these tests s/he may request the information and it will be made available to him/her.  Yes  No

I understand that the interpretation of the genetic information will depend in part on the family information that I have given. Differences between family information and the results of genetic tests occur when the parents of a child are different from those reported. Non paternity may be detected with this testing.  Yes  No

I understand that although genetic testing is usually accurate, as with all testing some inaccuracies may occur. Also genetic testing is ongoing and new research may mean that the interpretation of the test results may change over time. Yes  No

I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the ^{(department name):} of any change of address, and to check with the department for updated genetics information and counselling that I feel I may need, for example in making decisions about a pregnancy.  Yes  No

I understand that if I apply for insurance and provide consent, information in my medical records, including the results of genetic testing will be available to the company. My/my child's sample may also be used so that other research may be done, but only after all identifying information, like my and my child's name have been removed. (see open consent only for this type of research)   Yes  No

1. Closed Consent:

Closed consent means that any tissue or DNA obtained from me or my child will be analyzed and then destroyed. Specifically, I give my consent for a blood/tissue sample to be taken for testing related only to _{(the genetic condition)}, and that the sample and any DNA extracted from it will be destroyed once the results of the testing are available. I also understand that if I want any further genetic testing to be done in the future, I will need to have another sample taken from me or my child.

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Witness:

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2. Open Consent:

Open consent means that samples of tissue or DNA obtained from me or my child may be stored indefinitely so that testing may be performed for       .

Specifically:

• Samples will be used in research relating to (_{genetic condition/s)} ;
• I wish to be re-contacted with any new laboratory results that identify a specific genetic change in my/my child's sample of DNA;  Yes  No
• Samples may be stored indefinitely;  Yes  No
• Samples may be used in this laboratory or sent to other laboratories for research on other genetic conditions after all the identifying information has been removed;  Yes  No
• Members of family will be allowed access to my stored DNA or tissue only if I give my written permission or without my permission after my death. I will continue to have access to my child's DNA even in the event of my child's death or until such time that my child has the maturity to make his or her own decisions relating to the stored genetic material.  Yes  No
• On rare occasions samples obtained from me or my child may be used to develop commercial products for which I will receive no personal recognition or payment.  Yes  No

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Witness:

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