Drug Testing - Paper 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it important for medical trials to be double-blind?
A
Avoid bias from:
* Patients - who may be more likely to report side effects if they know they’ve recieved the drug
* Researchers - who may monitor and record symptoms more carefully for patients they known to have taken the drug
2
Q
What is a placebo?
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3
Q
What is a double-blind trial?
A
