International Psoriasis Council

Chapters

Opening
Introduction
Chapter 1
The Evolution of the Clinical Trials Process - A Brief History Lesson
Chapter 2
It Takes a Village to Conduct a Clinical Trial
Chapter 3
Not All Clinical Trials are Created Equal - Understanding the Different Phases
Chapter 4
There's No Going Outside the Lines - Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Clinical Trials
Chapter 5
What You Need to Know to Live in Harmony with Your Institutional Review Board and Research Ethics Committee
Chapter 6
Be Informed About Informed Consent
Chapter 7
Practical Advice for Following Good Clinical Practice
Chapter 8
Living in a Material World - What is Needed to Run a Successful Clinical Trial
Chapter 9
Clinical Trial Coordinators - A Vital Sign of a Good Clinical Trial

Chapter 10
The Subject of Recruitment and Retention
Chapter 11
The Investigational Compound - Like Handling Kryptonite
Chapter 12
Budgets and Contracts - Show Me the Money
Chapter 13
Everything You Write Can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law - Understanding Proper Documentation
Chapter 14
Audits/Inspections - Be Prepared for Anything
Chapter 15
Conducting Clinical Trials Without Ending Up on Trial

Clinical Trial Coordinators Bios

Linda Daus, RN, CCRC

Linda Daus, RN, CCRC, serves as Clinical Trial Coordinator at Central Dermatology in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to 2000, Ms. Daus owned a home health agency, which she ran for 14 years. A certified clinical research coordinator, Ms. Daus is a member of the Dermatology Nurses Association and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Ms. Daus has served on several nurse advisory boards for major pharmaceutical companies, and has presented posters at the Dermatology Nurses Association’s Annual Convention.