Why Patient Advocacy Has Become Critical to Clinical Trials

February 26, 2021 00:17:16
Why Patient Advocacy Has Become Critical to Clinical Trials
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Why Patient Advocacy Has Become Critical to Clinical Trials

Feb 26 2021 | 00:17:16

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Show Notes

Patients are no longer passive research subjects, but rather being integrated into the research process from the start. Patient advocates help with such integrations, from protocol design through to clinical trial findings. It has been proven that designing clinical trials to meet the patient needs facilitates better patient adherence and reduces patient drop out rates. 

But more importantly, advocating for a patient is advocating for a human being, not a test subject. As clinical research evolves more emphasis has been placed on patient experience, rather than just data points. Listen to discover how a patient advocate, Susan Stein, MPH, advances patient care, brings the patient voice and insights into discussions and organizational decision making. 

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