A Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials
€ 38,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9798881842475 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Jose-Alberto Palma |
| Editora | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Formato | Capa dura |
| Número de páginas | 296 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,500 |
| Data de Publicação | 30/04/2026 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 36,70 |
| Imposto | € 2,20 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 38,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 3 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
Every year, millions of people face life-threatening illnesses for which effective treatments are limited or nonexistent. Yet only a small fraction of patients participates in clinical trials, even though these studies are vital to developing new therapies. Fewer than 8 percent of adult cancer patients take part in these trials, with even lower rates among Black and Hispanic populations. This gap is not merely due to a lack of interest; the clinical trial process can be daunting, often leaving patients and their families uninformed, unprepared and overwhelmed. This book offers a much-needed, clear, balanced, and comprehensive guidance at a moment when patient-centered care has never been more important. It demystifies how trials work, what patients can expect, and how to weigh the promise of cutting-edge treatments against the challenges and potential risks involved. It simultaneously empowers patients and caregivers to make informed decisions, turning a process that can feel intimidating into one that is understandable, navigable, and ultimately hopeful.