Informed consent: U.S. considers new rules for taking part in medical research

The Washington Post: A patient plagued with difficult-to-control asthma is at the end of his rope, until his doctor suggests joining a clinical trial. After enrolling, he’s no longer just a patient but also a research subject, and he’ll be testing one treatment approach while others use a different one. Such studies are the bedrock of medical science: They ensure that medicines and procedures are safe and effective.

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