Ensuring Consent Before Referral

Referrals must be based on a patient’s understanding and agreement. Even for pre-screening, DecenTrialz requires patient awareness that their information may be shared with a research site.

Provider Best Practices

• Never refer without discussion. Patients must know what they’re being referred to and why.
• Use consent-ready language. For example: “Would you be open to learning about a research study that may be relevant to your condition?”
• Document patient agreement. Make a note in your EHR or on the DecenTrialz platform that the patient has given verbal consent for referral.

Key Note: Pre-screening on DecenTrialz is non-binding. Patients can withdraw their interest at any time, and referral alone does not enroll them in a study.