1 May 2025
Improving direct patient access to clinical trials
Discover how the healthcare industry can empower patients with the resources and knowledge to access relevant clinical trials and make informed decisions about participation.
An act of Synthesis
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1 May 2025
Educating healthcare professionals for patient-centred care
Today’s medical education ensures practitioners deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. But are healthcare professionals equipped with valuable content and resources to foster collaborative patient-focused discussions driven by trust and mutual respect?
14 April 2025
Behind the psychology of patient engagement: How to unlock motivators and overcome barriers
Patient engagement is transforming healthcare, but what drives individuals to take an active role in their care?
11 March 2025
The power of gap analyses in driving medical discovery
Despite the rapid advancements in healthcare research, critical gaps in knowledge remain—especially in rare diseases. How can we identify and address these gaps to drive meaningful progress?
18 February 2025
Understanding patient experiences in clinical trials: Should exit interviews be considered essential?
How do clinical trial exit interviews shape patient-centric research, and should they be standard practice?
20 November 2022
Transforming the rare disease landscape: The essential role of patient advocacy groups and pharma
Discover how patient advocacy groups (PAGs) are transforming rare disease research by bridging the gap between patients, caregivers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Learn more about their mission to improve healthcare outcomes and how the pharmaceutical industry can collaborate to develop life-changing therapies for those most in need.
20 November 2022
Patient insight-led drug development: Ensuring patients are at the centre of clinical trial design
Discover how patient insight-led drug development ensures patients are at the heart of clinical trial design. Learn how integrating diverse patient feedback can enhance trial accessibility, improve outcomes, and drive true patient-centricity in healthcare.
20 November 2022
Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) — what they are and why they matter
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are crucial in modern healthcare, providing direct insights from patients about their health status, which helps align medical research and development with patient needs.
20 November 2022
Building health equity: How can we mitigate barriers to diverse clinical trial participation?
As the medical industry strives to promote health equity, addressing the lack of diversity in clinical trials has become a key priority. Despite progress, many groups remain underrepresented. This underrepresentation affects the efficacy and safety of treatments for these patients.
