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GCP Unit I

1. Course introduction

1.3. Unit introduction

This unit will introduce the student to the principles and practice of involving patients and the public in research. We will start with definitions of patient and public involvement in research and examine the principles which guide its practice. We will explore the social, theoretical and policy drivers which have led to its adoption and consider what benefits are claimed to arise from involving patients and members of the public in research.