I was at an institution where we dealt with mentally ill patients, many of whom
were homeless. They were paid cash.

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of
Kawka, Jadwiga
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:58 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Payment of Human Subjects and confidentiality

Or cash?

-----Original Message-----
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Robert Bienkowski
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:24 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Payment of Human Subjects and confidentiality

Have you considered gift cards?

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Robert S Bienkowski, PhD
xxxxxx@att.net

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Sandra Gayk <xxxxxx@NMU.EDU>
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
>
>
> Our Nursing faculty conducted a study involving women who were abused.
> These women were to be paid a  nominal fee for their participation in the
> study, but their identity was to be confidential.  When it came time to pay
> the participants, there was a problem because the university was concerned
> about FOIA requests and not being able to maintain confidentiality.
> Further, the university required social security numbers to make the
> payments.
>
>
>
> I would be grateful to see how other universities would handle a situation
> like this.  Thank you in advance.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sandra S. Gayk, M. S., Grants Coordinator
>
> Grants and Research Office
>
> Northern Michigan University
>
> 1401 Presque Isle
>
> Marquette, MI  49855
>
> 906-227-2440
>
> 906-227-2108 fax
>
> xxxxxx@nmu.edu
>
>
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