Conducting Clinical Research: A Practical Guide for Physicians, Nurses, Study Coordinators, and Investigators

by Judy Stone

In Conducting Clinical A Practical Guide for Physicians, Nurses, Study Coordinators, and Investigators , you will discover how to Attract drug companies to your site Land a study on good terms Recruit patient volunteers --- and keep them happy! Implement easy strategies for coordinating studies Organize your clinical trial activities Demystify regulatory requirements

Conducting Clinical Research is a practical, user-friendly how-to manual for medical professionals, physicians, nurses, study coordinators and investigators who are interested in learning what it takes to carry out clinical trials. Everything is covered from how drugs are developed to how to attract drug companies to a site, land a study, recruit volunteers, coordinate studies, organize clinical trial activities and navigate regulatory requirements. Even ethical and social issues are discussed. Comprehensive appendices offer essential background, resources, sample forms and worksheets, and information about careers and training programs.
The book was a Ben Franklin Awards 2007 Finalist and a 2007 Finalist in Foreword Magazines reference category for professional/technical books.

448 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006