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What must a witness do before the consent process starts?

  1. Read the consent form and other written information provided to the participant

  2. Discuss the trial with the investigator

  3. Ensure the consent form is legally binding

  4. Verify the participant's medical history

The correct answer is: Read the consent form and other written information provided to the participant

Before the consent process can begin, a witness is responsible for ensuring the participant receives all necessary information, and that includes reading the consent form and any accompanying written materials. Option B is incorrect because while the investigator may discuss the trial with the witness, it is the witness's responsibility to ensure the participant understands the information. Option C is incorrect because the witness is not responsible for determining the legal binding of the consent form, that is the role of the investigator and ethics committee. Option D is incorrect because verifying the participant's medical history is not the responsibility of the witness, but rather the investigator's responsibility.