Clinical Research Mock Interview
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Question 3 of 30
What steps do you take to ensure the safety of your participants during a clinical trial?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have learned while completing my Bachelor in Life Sciences, that participant safety must come before all other factors. This includes taking proper documentation, ensuring participants understand their instructions and the risk of participation. Also, a keen eye for all patients is imperative."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"There are many guidelines for the research that I participate in and therefore, I am always reviewing and following protocol. In my years of experience, I have also gained confidence to raise any concerns with my supervisor if something comes up that feels like it needs further safety consideration."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"The method of control I would use in order to ensure patient safety may depend on the phase of the trial we are in. For example, if we are in Phase I of the clinical trial I would keep a very close eye on the participants and watch for any serious side effects. Documentation is incredibly important as well. Also, if there are any instructions for the research patients, I always ensure that they understand those instructions explicitly. I check in regularly."
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Having the medical background, I have learned that participant safety must come before all other factors.
Also, The Declaration of Geneva of the WMA binds the physician with the words, "The health of my patient will be my first consideration."
There are many guidelines for the research that I participate in and therefore, I am always reviewing and following protocol, taking a proper medical history, documentation, ensuring participants understand their instructions and the risk of participation.
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Good response--that's great that you take the safety and wellbeing of your participants so seriously!
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