Social media and clinical trials: The pros and cons gain context when the patient is at the center.

Authors :: Thompson, Michael A.
O'Regan, Ruth M.
Source :: Cancer (0008543X). Dec2018, Vol. 124 Issue 24, p4618-4621. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Social media is a useful tool for increasing awareness and disseminating information about clinical trials. However, risks include issues with confidentiality, privacy, and integrity of clinical trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *SOCIAL media
*CLINICAL trials
*HUMAN research subjects
*INFORMATION dissemination
*CONFIDENTIAL communications

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