MDIC Weighs In On Best Way To Inform Patients Of Risks And Benefits
Executive Summary
The Medical Device Innovation Consortium has published a white paper that lists what information is needed to ensure that patients understand the risks and benefits of their treatments, as well as what are the most effective means of disseminating that information. Better communication in this area could help patients and physicians choose the right treatment while also helping researchers better inform their clinical-trial subjects.
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