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What is a PA in dermatology?

Physician Assistants (PAs) are healthcare providers who practice with the collaboration of physicians, without requiring direct supervision. As a PA working at Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, Patrizia offers various medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic services.

Is Olivia from Center for Dermatology a nurse practitioner?

Olivia joined Center for Dermatology in 2016. She is a board certified Nurse Practitioner. Prior to joining the Center for Dermatology, she worked as a nurse practitioner in primary care at a community health based clinic in Bakersfield, California for 18 months. She also has a diverse medical background working as a registered nurse for 9 years in medical-surgical and emergency care departments.

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What is the Center for Dermatology Clinical Research Department?

The Center For Dermatology Clinical Research Department sets a standard of excellence by offering core expertise in conducting Phase II-IV dermatology clinical trials. We strive to provide excellent patient care to meet the needs of the community in clinical research. The Center has experienced trained professionals who perform clinical trials to complete the rigorous approval process required by the FDA.#N#Thank you for visiting our Center For Dermatology Clinical Research Page. You can browse our studies or sign up for our registry to help us find better treatments.

Where do clinical studies take place?

Clinical studies can take place in many locations, including hospitals, universities, doctors' offices, and community clinics. The location depends on who is conducting the study.

How to conduct a clinical study?

A clinical study is conducted according to a research plan known as the protocol. The protocol is designed to answer specific research questions as well as safeguard the health of participants. It contains the following information: 1 The reason for conducting the study 2 Who may participate in the study (the eligibility criteria) 3 The number of participants needed 4 The schedule of tests, procedures, or drugs and theirdosages 5 The length of the study 6 What information will be gathered about the participants

What is informed consent?

Informed consent is a process in which researchers provide potential and enrolled participants with information about a clinical study. This information helps people decide whether they want to enroll, or continue to participate, in the study. The informed consent process is intended to protect participants and should provide enough information for a person to understand the risks of, potential benefits of, and alternatives to the study. In addition to the informed consent document, the process may involve recruitment materials, verbal instructions, question-and-answer sessions, and activities to measure participant understanding. In general, a person must sign an informed consent document before entering a study to show that he or she was given information on risks, potential benefits, and alternatives and understands it. Signing the document and providing consent is not a contract. Participants may withdraw from a study at any time, even if the study is not over. See Questions to Ask a health care provider or researcher about participating in a clinical study.

What are the factors that allow someone to participate in a clinical study?

Eligibility. The factors that allow someone to participate in a clinical study are called inclusion criteria, and the factors that disqualify someone from participating are called exclusion criteria. These are based on things such as age, gender, the type and stage of a disease, previous treatment history, and other medical conditions.

Why do we do clinical studies?

Some common reasons for conducting clinical studies include: Finding ways to prevent the initial development or recurrence of a disease or condition.

Is participation in clinical trials voluntary?

If you are interested in any of our clinical trials please contact our staff - see the our Team section. Participation in these trials is entirely voluntary, and you will be made well aware of risks, benefits, and side effects. A list of current trials is in the Browse Studies section of this site. Some general information about clinical trials is outlined below.

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