An Introduction To Clinical Trials 1st Jonathan A Cook by Jonathan A. Cook 9780198885238, 0198885237 instant download after payment.

Clinical trials are experiments on humans. The why, when, and how of clinical
trials is a serious business and needs careful consideration. Conducting a
clinical trial can only be justified for honourable ends. We use clinical trials to
study the impact of medical treatments, to learn which treatments work, how
they work, and who they benefit. Clinical trials shine light on the complex relationship
between healthcare and health. Ultimately, we do this to improve
the health of society through the treatment of future patients.
This book provides a short and accessible introduction to the basic principles
and practices of clinical trials. It focuses mainly on randomized controlled
trials as the ‘ultimate’ clinical trial. This book is intended for two
primary audiences. First, it is for those who need to learn about clinical trials
as part of their formal studies, such as a medical degree or a Master’s course
in one of a range of subjects relevant to clinical trials (e.g. medical statistics or
epidemiology). Second, it is intended to be an accessible introduction or refresher
for those who are involved in clinical trials in a professional capacity.
Many people who work on clinical trials come from a range of educational
and professional backgrounds— my wife came to work in trials after a degreein history. Others may have health professional backgrounds such as medicine,
nursing, physiotherapy, and midwifery. As such, they may have had limited
or no formal training in clinical trials before starting work in a new role.
Any training they have had is likely to be of the theoretical kind, and without
any practical exposure. Others often make the move from one of the laboratory
sciences to working on clinical trials. Laboratory sciences are radically
different in terms of study design, conduct, statistical analysis, and reporting.
This book is intended to aid individuals in their professional lives to transition
to working in clinical trials from other areas.