{"title":"Jose-Alberto Palma","description":"\u003cp\u003eJose-Alberto Palma offers insightful and accessible guides focused on health and wellness, providing clarity on complex medical topics. Readers can expect thoughtfully crafted works that demystify clinical trials and empower patients with practical knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books blend clear explanations with compassionate understanding, making them valuable resources for anyone navigating healthcare decisions. These writings are ideal for those seeking trustworthy information presented with care and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-patients-guide-to-clinical-trials-by-jose-alberto-palma-9798881842475","title":"A Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery year, millions of people face life-threatening illnesses for which effective treatments are limited or nonexistent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet only a small fraction of patients participates in clinical trials, even though these studies are vital to developing new therapies. Fewer than 8 percent of adult cancer patients take part in these trials, with even lower rates among Black and Hispanic populations. This gap is not merely due to a lack of interest; the clinical trial process can be daunting, often leaving patients and their families uninformed, unprepared, and overwhelmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Patient's Guide to Clinical Trials\u003c\/em\u003e offers much-needed, clear, balanced, and comprehensive guidance at a moment when patient-centred care has never been more important. It demystifies how trials work, what patients can expect, and how to weigh the promise of cutting-edge treatments against the challenges and potential risks involved. It simultaneously empowers patients and caregivers to make informed decisions, turning a process that can feel intimidating into one that is understandable, navigable, and ultimately hopeful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47494980468972,"sku":"9798881842475","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798881842475-a-patient-s-guide-to-clinical-trials.jpg?v=1775793578"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jose-alberto-palma.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}