Hyderabad: World Medical Association,
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and Pfizer India
today introduced "Speaking Book in Telugu for clinical trial
participation" to increase awareness about clinical research.
It is the first 'Speaking Book' in any regional language
in the country.
The book has a button that allows users to hear the text.
It carries simple illustrations to explain the working of a
clinical trial, a spokesperson for NIMS said.
The book can be used by patients, social workers and
health workers involved in clinical trials.
The book was launched today by Dr.Dasari Prasada Rao,
Director, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr M U R
Naidu, Dean Faculty of Medicine & Professor and Head of
Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, NIMS and
Dr.Soeren Rasmussen, Senior Director, External Medical Affairs
of Pfizer Inc.
The first-of-its-kind 'Speaking Book' has an audio
component that corresponds to text and illustrations in the
book. A simple button on the book begins a conversation on
rights and responsibilities of patients with regard to their
potential participation in a clinical trial.
About 5000 books have been printed and some of them are
meant for free distribution on request.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, October 16, 2009, 21:56