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Recruitment into covid-19 trials
Covid-19 trials: allow recruitment by everyone in healthcare, including those not previously involved in research
BMJ 2021; 372 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n599 (Published 02 March 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;372:n599
- Mark A Rickenbach, GP
- Park and St Francis Surgery, Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh SO53 4ST, UK
- mark.rickenbach{at}nhs.net
Darzi and colleagues are right to highlight research recruitment, because, before the pandemic, research activity had fallen in almost all specialties in England.1 The Principle study, mentioned, is a step change with full online consent and follow-up. It has allowed recruitment by everyone in healthcare, including those not previously involved in research.
Primary care covers every medical condition and almost every patient in the UK. A trusted GP often knows the patient over …
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