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Coping with unexpected risks in SBER studies
Social, behavioral, and educational research studies can sometimes reveal risks that are unanticipated and unimagined. Handling informed consent for these studies requires an IRB and research team to be flexible and able to adjust quickly as issues arise.
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Training research participants to become research assistants
One emerging trend in social-behavioral research studies involves the use of peer researchers to better engage a particular community or vulnerable population.
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Can IC be improved in Phase I cancer trials?
An interesting thing happened when researchers asked parents of children involved in Phase I oncology studies about their experiences with informed consent: Parents had a lot to say.
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IRBs have improved polices regarding COIs, but some problems remain
A new study examined the nature and consequences of relationships between industry and IRB members in the years between 2005 and 2014, finding both good news and not-so-great news.
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21st Century Cures Act Raises Subjects Protection Concerns
One short clause in a proposed health bill might unravel decades of efforts toward improving human research protection.
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Never events usually are traced to multiple human factors, not just a root cause
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have confirmed that most never events can be traced back to multiple human factors rather than just one root cause.
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Choose your words carefully
Some commonly used medical terms may mislead patients and family members, leading to misunderstandings about prognosis.
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Medicare proposes paying for advance care planning
Proposed changes to the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes a provision for two new advance care planning codes. These would be used to pay for a provider’s time discussing patient choices for advance directives and completing necessary forms.
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Adjusting CM services in a transition-focused world
Since readmissions often result from inappropriate discharge planning or discharging patients when they’re not prepared to manage themselves after discharge, one solution is to increase the involvement of case managers in the transition.
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Senior initiative reduces admissions by 50%
A new initiative addressing healthcare needs of an aging population has resulted in a 50% reduction in admissions for enrolled seniors.