title: The importance of general practitioner information in selection of volunteers for clinical trials.
abstract: The safe conduct of phase I volunteer studies requires careful selection and screening of volunteers. We have reviewed the results of the selection procedure in our clinic. The information received from the volunteer's general practitioner revealed clinical problems which had not been disclosed during medical history or examination.
authors.affiliation: Inveresk Clinical Research Limited, Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Watson
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Wyld
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged