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PURPOSE: To compare IRB processes in 68 U.S. hospitals for the same multicenter study. DESIGN: Survey of IRB processes in 68 U.S. hospitals during 2001-2002. METHODS: Requirements of IRB submission including type and duration of review and…

Palliative care research is fraught with many difficulties. There are challenges associated with conducting research with vulnerable patients and families, difficulties with obtaining informed consent, and methodological complexities. Thoughtful…

There is an urgent need for robust empirical data to guide the assessment and treatment of patients near the end of life. Because they are important providers of end-of-life care in this country, hospices have an important role to play in…