A Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials by Jose-Alberto Palma (Hardback Book)

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Every year, millions of people face life-threatening illnesses for which effective treatments are limited or nonexistent. Yet only a small fraction of patients participates in clinical trials, even though these studies are vital to developing new therapies. Fewer than 8 percent of adult cancer patients take part in these trials, with even lower rates among Black and Hispanic populations. This gap is not merely due to a lack of interest; the clinical trial process can be daunting, often leaving patients and their families uninformed, unprepared and overwhelmed.\nThis book offers a much-needed, clear, balanced, and comprehensive guidance at a moment when patient-centered care has never been more important. It demystifies how trials work, what patients can expect, and how to weigh the\n\nA Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials\nNavigating the Promise and Pitfalls of Experimental Treatments\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal;