Communication of Randomization in Childhood Leukemia Trials
JAMAPublished 27 January 2004
Eric Kodish
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Half of the parents in this study did not understand randomization for childhood leukemia trials, and future research must seek to improve communication during this critical interchange to make informed consent more effective.
Abstract
Despite oral and written explanation, half of the parents in this study did not understand randomization for childhood leukemia trials. To make informed consent more effective, future research must seek to improve communication during this critical interchange.
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