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Editorial
. 2008 Apr 26;336(7650):903-4.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39547.586100.80.

Patient and public involvement in clinical trials

Hazel Thornton
Editorial

Patient and public involvement in clinical trials

Hazel Thornton. BMJ. .

Abstract

Is established worldwide, but encouragement is needed to promote institutional collaboration and avoid duplication of effort

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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