Testing Treatments by Imogen Evans
How do we know whether a particular drug, therapy or operation really works, and how well? How reliable is the evidence? Are clinical trials truly unbiased? And is current research focused on the real needs of patients? Such timely and pressing questions are raised and addressed in this probing inquiry into modern clinical research, with far-reaching implications for daily medical practice and patient care. Aimed at both patients and professionals, "Testing Treatments" builds a lively and thought provoking argument for better, more reliable, more relevant research, with unbiased or 'fair' trials, and explains how patients can work with doctors to achieve this vital goal.'A terrific little book' British Medical Journal 'Should be required reading, not just for clinical researchers, but for everyone interested in healthcare.' Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices 'Testing Treatments will inform patients, clinicians, and researchers alike.' The Lancet 'A timely, inspiring read.' British Journal of General Practice 'Testing Treatments is the best available introduction to the methods, uses, and value of fair testing.' Health Affairs
Hazel Thornton, after undergoing routine mammography, was invited to join the clinical trial, but the inadequate patient information led to her refusal. However, it also encouraged her advocacy for public involvement in research to achieve outcomes relevant to patients. She has written and spoken extensively on this topic.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905177356 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905177356 |
| Title | Testing Treatments |
| Author | Imogen Evans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pinter & Martin Ltd. |
| Year published | 2010-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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