Why Clinical Trials are Important: One Caregiver Shares Her Reflections
When my mother’s illness blindsided my family, we learned why clinical trials are important. She visited the doctor for a routine blood test, which eventually revealed that she had hepatitis of the liver and stage four cirrhosis. We live close to some of the best hospitals in the country, so my mother was quickly referred […]
為什麼成本是導致人們不參與臨床試驗的 #唯一原因——但這不應該是如此
Traveling costs are one of the top concerns of patients traveling for clinical trials One of the top concerns of patients and their families before they decide on fully participating in a clinical trial is the costs associated with traveling to and from the sites for the trial visits. As a clinical travel coordinator, we […]
利用全球網路，超越患者期望
Sometimes it truly takes a village to ensure the clinical trial patients can successfully complete their treatment. At Colpitts Clinical, our “village” extends all the way around the globe. When our travel coordinators recently found out that a Spanish patient had reported a flare up, they knew the clock would be ticking on how long […]
仁愛的代價是什麼？
It is really a simple answer – being kind costs absolutely nothing in terms of dollars and cents. Kindness only takes a small adjustment in our own attitude, but can make an impact far beyond our own small circles. In the clinical travel industry, “empathy” isn’t listed on paper as one of our job skill […]
確保成功招募臨床試驗的公平機會
Since the inception of clinical trial patient travel and expense services at Colpitts Clinical nearly 20 years ago, it was clear to our team that there were significant barriers to participation in clinical trials. The trouble was simple – Sponsor companies were committed to their work in helping to solve the mysteries of rare and […]
讓不可能變成可能
Just when you think that the odds are stacked against you and you will never find what you need, Colpitts Clinical might surprise you in making the impossible possible. An individual traveling on their own would be hard pressed to find suitable accommodations during sold-out events like the Super Bowl, citywide conventions, or during peak […]
在臨床旅遊領域找到有意義的工作
A Rewarding Career in Clinical Travel Helping people has always been my passion, which is why I originally pursued a career in early childhood education. I worked in that field for eight years and found it very rewarding, but I was also open to change. I never knew how much patient interaction was involved with […]
盡一己之力：補償方面的燃油與里程數
As unemployment rates continue an upward trend due to the global pandemic, many Americans are looking for any way possible to cut costs and budget wisely. One thing people can’t forego is necessary medical treatment, so it’s important to find ways to keep the cost of traveling to and from appointments as low as possible. […]
COVID-19 還在，但我們也還在
Challenging times bring out the best in people and it truly shows the importance of always pulling together as a team. You may be part of a team at work with your colleagues, at home with your family, and in your community with your neighbors. We are all watching the amazing efforts and work that […]
臨床旅遊的治癒力量
When a patient enrolls in a clinical trial, the hope is that they will receive relief from whatever medical condition affects their quality of life. The success of treatments involved in these trials is based on how many people are able to achieve relief, and whether or not the benefits of the treatment outweigh any […]