Patient Involvement in Medical Research in the LIH
Welcome to the world of medical research, where YOU have an essential role to play! Discover how the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) puts patients at the forefront for a more humane and inclusive research approach.
Why does patient involvement matter?
- Close to your needs: We genuinely want to understand what you need and how we can assist you.
- Valuable partnerships: You, as a patient partner, share your unique experience with our researchers.
- Strong community: We’ve created a group of patients, a true community where exchanges between patients and researchers are encouraged.
Training for patient partners
Patient Involvement Training
What you’ll learn: You will understand your crucial role as a patient partner and how to enrich medical research.
Your active role: You’ll be ready to collaborate with researchers at every stage, from project design to communicating results. Your personal experience will make a real difference.
Informed and Free Consent
What you’ll learn: Dive deep into the informed consent process, including reviewing information sheets for biomedical research.
Your active role: You’ll be an advocate for clear and understandable consent, ensuring that all research participants fully grasp the implications and objectives of the study.
Understanding Clinical Trials
What you’ll learn: Gain a comprehensive view of clinical trials, from design to results and publication.
Your active role: You’ll become an active partner in improving the quality and relevance of clinical research by sharing your unique perspective on patients’ needs.
Data Protection and Privacy
What you’ll learn: Explore the ethical aspects of medical research, including data confidentiality.
Your active role: You’ll be a guardian of ethics in research, ensuring the highest standards of data protection and privacy are upheld.
The future of biomedical research
Your involvement matters: Together, we are shaping the future of patient-centred biomedical research.
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Ready to collaborate?
Involved
Your expertise and experience can make a significant impact! Join us in fostering more inclusive and transparent medical research.
