PERIPHERAL VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLING CONSENT FORM
Patients (ADULTS)

EXAMPLE

I, the undersigned ....................................................................................................................................................,
born at ......................................................................................................................, on ........................................,
sex ............................ and resident in ......................................................................................................................,
Street/Square ...........................................................................................................................................................,

DECLARE

- that I have read the written information notice received and that I have understood both the information contained therein
  and the supplementary information provided orally by the staff of the genetics practice;
- that I have read the information notice and signed the consent to the processing of personal, special and genetic data;

INFORMED THAT:

- the information that can be obtained from the genetic analysis of my RNA/DNA has value for the determination
  of gene expression and sequence for research purposes;
- I may at any time order the destruction of the blood sample and RNA/DNA extracted from it,
  delegate another individual to order the destruction of the sample and RNA/DNA after my death,
  refuse permission to use the sample and RNA/DNA;
- I will still be asked for consent for any further use of the blood sample or RNA/DNA extracted from the blood that is not part of this study;
- I may request information on the results obtained from the overall genetic analysis of the study, subject to specialist consultation
  at licensed Medical Genetics Clinics;
- the sample provided by me and the RNA/DNA extracted from it will be stored at ............................;
- the information of a personal nature contained in this form and that deriving from the data obtained from the analysis of my RNA/DNA will be
  collected and stored in accordance with the regulations set out in the information notice on the processing of personal, special and genetic data;

I HEREBY GIVE MY CONSENT AND AUTHORISE, FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES, THE MANAGERS OF THE STUDY,
AND UNDER THEIR RESPONSIBILITY, THE RESEARCHERS WITH RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT
(please mark with an X the box of interest and sign in the spaces below):

▢ at peripheral blood sampling (1-3 mL);
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ to keep the biological sample obtained as above for a maximum of 20 years;
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ to extract and store the relevant RNA/DNA for a maximum time of 20 years;
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ to perform RNA/DNA analysis experiments (exome, transcriptome and methylome analysis) and plasma analysis
     in order to obtain data in the framework of the study on the ...............................................................
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ to the processing necessary for the carrying out of the genetic study described in the points n. ... of the "information sheet" describing the study -
     of my personal, health and genetic data, which will be carried out for the purposes, in the forms and in the ways
     specifically described in the points n. ... of the above information sheet;
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ that the results of the research, including any unexpected news concerning me, be communicated to me, exclusively in the forms and ways
     provided for in the point n. ... of the information notice (counselling at authorised Medical Genetics Clinics),
     if in the opinion of the study personnel they represent a concrete and direct benefit for me in terms of therapy, prevention
     or awareness of reproductive choices;
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................

▢ to contact me in the future for any further investigations;
     Place ......................................, Date .........................., Signature ...............................................................
     in accordance with the regulations set out in the information notice on the processing of personal, special and genetic data
 
I ALSO DECLARE THAT I AM AWARE THAT
- the Research Managers are also responsible for the processing of my personal data;
- the data are stored on electronic files;
- access to the data is protected by a password known only to the Research Managers and, under their responsibility,
  to the Researchers with responsibility for implementing the project.

I FURTHER DECLARE that I have been informed by Dr. ............................................................. in a thorough and detailed manner
of the aims and methodologies involved in the study project and that I have received exhaustive answers to all the clarifications I needed.
Aware that, should I deem it appropriate, I may, at any time, withdraw my consent to the analysis of my sample and thus be excluded from the study,
I undertake to promptly communicate any change of opinion.

Place ......................................, Date ..........................,                    

In faith, ..........................................................

The doctor collecting the consent ...........................................................