Physicians Practice May 8, 2024
Even if the clinicians do not participate directly in the trial, their involvement can mean the difference between success and failure.
Many patients are reluctant to join clinical trials. Their reasons are myriad: the time and travel required, possible unknown side effects, mistrust, unfamiliarity with the researchers, costs not covered by insurance, privacy, lack of control, and more.
But clinical trials are necessary for medical progress and participants are necessary for trials.
Primary care physicians (PCPs) are a critical source of referrals and support for trials. Even if the clinicians do not participate directly in the trial, their involvement can mean the difference between success and failure.
Here are the ways PCPs can help clinical trials succeed.
Participant recruitment
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