An Introduction to Clinical Research
An Introduction to Clinical Research (Success in Medicine) by Piers Page, William Eardley, James Carr, David Chadwick, Keith Porter
2012 | ISBN: 0199570078 | English | 224 pages | PDF | 3 MB
2012 | ISBN: 0199570078 | English | 224 pages | PDF | 3 MB
This practical book is written specifically for junior doctors by a team of highly experienced authors, as an introductory guide to clinical research. It covers all areas that a junior doctor needs to consider, including funding, study design, ethics, data analysis, disseminating findings, and furthering one's research career. It presents a balance view of clinical research and is written by authors actively involved in clinical research both at the 'coal-face' and at a more supervisory level.
Research can be a difficult process and it is essential to make sure that the project is set up in the correct way in order to get verifiable results. This easy-to-read guide is available to help junior doctors develop a good study design and present evidence of a sound academic practice, which will make obtaining funding more likely and be time-efficient. Getting started early in research and developing a solid, gradual understanding of clinical research through using this approachable book will be of huge benefit to junior doctors and their discipline.