Why Clinical Trial Communication Matters

Patients Rising Podcast

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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