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Gender identity healthcare: evaluation of the impact of Scottish Government funding
This report presents findings of an independent evaluation into the impact of Scottish Government funding, as allocated to NHS Health Boards, to implement local work to improve access to, and delivery of, gender identity services. The evaluation covers period between December 2022 and August 2024.
Annex F: Consent Form for Research Participants
Consent Form
Title of project: Evaluation of the Impact of Scottish Government Funding - Gender Identity Healthcare
Name of researcher: [insert name]
Participation in this research study is voluntary.
| I have read and understood the study information dated [insert date], or it has been read to me. I have been able to ask questions about the study and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction by the researcher. | Yes / No |
| I confirm that I understand how the information I provide will be used and what will happen to this data (i.e. how it will be stored) | Yes / No |
| I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this study and understand that I can refuse to answer questions and that I can withdraw from the study at any time up until 1 September 2024, without having to give a reason. | Yes / No |
| I agree to the interview being audio or video recorded. | Yes / No |
| I understand that anonymised data (i.e. data that does not identify me personally) cannot be withdrawn once they have been included in the study. | Yes / No |
| I understand that the information I provide will be used for this evaluation project only and that the information will be anonymised. | Yes / No |
| I agree that my (anonymised) information can be quoted in research outputs. | Yes / No |
| I understand that any information recorded in the research will remain confidential and there will be no information that identifies me publicly. | Yes / No |
| I understand that any personal information that can identify me will be kept confidential and not shared with anyone other than the research team. | Yes / No |
| I consent to be a participant in this project. | Yes / No |
Please retain a copy of this consent form.
Participant name:
Signature:
Date
Interviewer name:
Signature:
Date
For information please contact: [researcher name and email]