Instruments and methods for obtaining informed consent to genetic tests

An instrument for obtaining from an individual informed consent to a genetic test, said instrument comprising:

• (a) an information element;
• (b) an instruction element, integrated with said information element;
• (c) a certification element, integrated with said instruction and said information elements;
• (d) an assessment element, integrated with said information and said instruction elements;
• and
• (e) a collection element, integrated with said information and said instruction elements.

A method for obtaining informed consent to a genetic test from an individual comprising the steps of:

• (a) procuring an integrated instrument for obtaining informed consent to the genetic test, said instrument including an information element, an instruction element integrated with said information element, and a certification element integrated with said information and said instruction elements;
• (b) conveying to the individual information concerning said genetic test using said information element;
• (c) instructing an individual according to the directions contained in said instruction element;
• and
• (d) certifying the individual's consent for said test using said certification element.

A method for obtaining informed consent to a genetic test from an individual comprising the steps of:

• (a) procuring an integrated instrument for informed consent to a genetic test, said instrument including an information element, an instruction element integrated with said information element, a certification element integrated with said information and said instruction elements, a collection element integrated with said information and said instruction elements, and an assessment element integrated with said information and said instruction elements;
• (b) conveying to the individual information concerning said genetic test using said information element;
• (c) instructing an individual according to the directions contained in said instruction element;
• (d) certifying the individual's consent for said test using said certification element;
• (e) collecting a personal medical history and family history using said collection element;
• and
• (f) assessing the individual's retention or comprehension of the information using said assessment element.