Impact of Handing to Patients a Copy of the Consultation Report on Their Medicine Consumption (NCT02237573) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Handing to Patients a Copy of the Consultation Report on Their Medicine Consumption
France75 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
In France, patients with benign viral infections (ie: gastro enteritis and/or rhinopharyngitis, etc.) often receive several prescriptions from their doctors, although there is evidence that these medicines are not efficient.
We hypothesize that patients could be reassured by health advices, especially if they are written. In addition, we believe that doctors would feel less guilty for not prescribing drugs if they could hand written consultation reports to patients, in these situations.
We aim to assess the impact of handing to patients with viral gastroenteritis or upper respiratory tract infections, a copy of the consultation report on their medicine consumption.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
All consecutive patients with \>18 ans Diagnosis of gastroenteritis or rhinopharyngitis by the physician Written consent by patient
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who have already visited the doctor in the last 15 days A given patient can only be included once Diagnostic uncertainty or need of laboratory tests Cognitive impairment Only one patient by family or visit
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Mean number of medications prescribed by the physician