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Anticipated vs. unanticipated risk

Anticipated risks are identified and disclosed in advance during ethics review. Unanticipated risks emerge only once a study is underway, requiring prompt reporting and, potentially, a protocol amendment.

In context

You'll usually need this when an unexpected risk emerges once your study is already underway.

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