Case Study: Debbie is taking care of Mr. Anderson, who has stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his spine. A research study is being done on a new treatment for colon cancer and Mr. Anderson wants to participate. The researcher meets

Case Study:

Debbie is taking care of Mr. Anderson, who has stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his spine. A research study is being done on a new treatment for colon cancer and Mr. Anderson wants to participate. The researcher meets with Mr. Anderson and explains all the potential risks and benefits and that he will be in one of two groups, one group receives the new medicine and the other group receives the current standard treatment. Mr. Anderson signs the informed consent, but after the researcher leaves, Mr. Anderson says to Debbie, “I know this new medicine is going to help me!”

QUESTIONS:

1.         Based on Mr. Anderson’s comments do you think he understands the process? Why or why not?

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