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Informed Consent in Clinical Research: What Site Staff and Sponsors Need to Get Right
A practical guide to running a compliant, audit-ready informed consent process, key ICF elements, re-consent rules, and common deficiencies.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Aug 226 min read
Understanding HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare Practices: Patient Privacy, Security Requirements, and Operational Best Practices
Understand HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules with a practical compliance checklist for clinics and providers.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Aug 146 min read
What Are Phase 3 Clinical Trials? The Pivotal Studies That Support FDA Approval
Discover what happens in Phase 3 clinical trials, why they're called ‘pivotal,’ and how community practices in TX & NM can get involved.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
Jul 13 min read
Research Methods Explained: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Approaches
Not sure whether to use qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down each approach with real examples, a comparison table, and tips to choose the right method for your study.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 294 min read
What Is a Citation Manager? How Reference Management Software Improve Research Efficiency and Scholarly Writing
Learn what citation managers are, how they improve academic writing, and why students and researchers use them to streamline scholarly work.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 295 min read
How to Use Zotero: A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Research References
Learn how to use Zotero, the free citation manager trusted by students and researchers worldwide. A step-by-step guide to collecting, organizing, and citing sources.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 293 min read
A Complete Guide to the Clinical Research Process
Learn how clinical research works with this guide, who the key players are, and how your practice can participate in clinical trials. TriStar helps sites get started with expert setup and full operational support.
Jim Ramos, PhD, MBA
May 296 min read
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