How can the nurse best advocate for a patient who is considering becoming a participant in a clinical trial?

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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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How can the nurse best advocate for a patient who is considering becoming a participant in a clinical trial?

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Clinical trials are important endeavours in the rapidly developing field of healthcare because they hold the possibility of innovative therapies and medical advances. The choice of a patient to take part in such trials is serious business, though. It necessitates thoughtful deliberation, unwavering backing, and a dedication to their welfare. Nurses, who are frequently on the front lines of patient care, are crucial in supporting people who are thinking about taking part in clinical trials. In order to ensure that patients are informed, empowered, and protected throughout the decision-making process and their participation in the study, their advocacy entails a careful and thorough approach.