Why Clinical Trial Communication Matters

What do patients really think about clinical trials? Do they trust them? Are they wary? Today’s episode features Jim Sliney Jr., who breaks down a survey project from Patients Rising that determined some surprising results.

We also speak with Myisha Malone-King, a patient advocate who was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease over 14 years ago and who recently participated in a clinical trial. Hear why her relationship with her doctor was instrumental in her health.

Patients Rising Survey: Attitudes about socialization, clinical trials, medication use & treatments in people of color & treatments in people of color with inflammatory bowel disease

Axios News Article: Retailers seek to shake up clinical trials business

Patients Rising Stories: Myisha Malone-King

CNBC News: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on cancer drug shortage – This is a multi-decade problem

Reuters News Article: Biden's junk fee crusade turns to short-term health insurance plans

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