A research invitation mistaken for compulsory care

Setting: A clinic information discussion

A research team has invited the patient to hear about a study. The fictional routine care plan continues whether the patient accepts or declines the information appointment.

Task

Explore the concern behind this opening: Will refusing the study mean I cannot have my usual treatment?
Clarify the patient perspective using an appropriate follow-up, such as: What have you understood so far about the connection between the study and your usual care?
Explain the supplied information and its limits in manageable sections.
Explore practical barriers and agree a workable next step from the supplied options.
Check the patient understanding and identify any unresolved question.

A research invitation mistaken for compulsory care supplied information

A research team has invited the patient to hear about a study. The fictional routine care plan continues whether the patient accepts or declines the information appointment.
The supplied routine care plan is separate from this research invitation. We can ask the research team to explain the document and your choices before you decide about any further involvement.
I cannot interpret an unseen study consent form or promise a personal benefit from taking part.
We can request a dedicated discussion with the research team and clarify the decision process. You can identify questions without treating this conversation as consent to join.
Contact the research coordinator listed in the invitation for study-specific details; keep the routine care appointment already arranged.

Fictional scenario information supplied for exam communication practice only; not medical guidance for real patients.