Oct 24, 2013 in Ethics, informed consent, Research Today I chaired a meeting of an NHS/NRES Research Ethics Committee (REC) and was once again astonished by the length and complexity of the participant information sheets being reviewed by the Committee. Amongst the applications on today’s agenda, three were … Continue reading
Oct 15, 2013 in Lab Skills, Research To make fake blood for a safe lab skills practical, make a solution with following ingredients and proportions: 10% golden syrup 50% sesame oil 40% H2O Add 10 drops of red food colouring The solution will naturally separate so give … Continue reading
Jun 3, 2013 in informed consent, Research Clinical research is undoubtedly dependent on the recruitment of suitable participants; without them research is non-existent. Much emphasis is placed on the quality of the different components of the research endeavor with researchers needing to comply with the requirements of … Continue reading
May 13, 2013 in Research The publication of research findings is an important issue for all those involved in the conduct of research, including clinical research nurses, and those who might benefit from the results of that research. The Health Research Authority (HRA) held a … Continue reading
Apr 21, 2013 in Professional Development, Research One of the reasons for my studying nursing was because of the many career opportunities that exist, such as going into management or becoming a nurse specialist. As I went through my degree and read the many, many, many (!) … Continue reading