Open AccessImplications of Research Biopsies in Clinical Trials
Author(s) -
Dermody Sarah M.,
Shuman Andrew G.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1002/onco.13948
Subject(s) - medicine , clinical trial , clinical research , informed consent , alternative medicine , medical physics , family medicine , intensive care medicine , pathology
The advancing field of precision medicine and the increasing number of requests for research biopsies in clinical trials pose challenges for patients and providers. This commentary explores requests and consent for research biopsies in clinical trials in light of the recently developed ASCO Ethical Framework.