Informed Consent

Investigator Name: Johnathan Hamrick
E-Mail Contact Information: hamrick_jw@mercer.edu

You are invited to participate in an online survey for a research project conducted through Mercer University. Mercer University’s IRB requires investigators to provide informed consent to participate in this project.

The purpose of this online research study is to examine pharmacist workload. Your participation in the study will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of workload on patient outcomes. You must be at least 18 years old to participate.

If you agree to participate

The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes of your time. You will complete an activity about your current workload. You will not be compensated.

Risks/Benefits/Confidentiality of Data

There are no known risks or discomforts which could cause you to feel uncomfortable, distressed, sad, or tired. There will be no costs for participating. Although your participation in this research may not benefit you personally, it will help us understand the current workload of pharmacists in Georgia and the correlating effects on the population of the state. Your name and email address will not be kept during the data collection phase. A limited number of research team members will have access to the data during data collection. There will be no identifying information in the final database.

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