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Cluster randomisation or randomised consent as an appropriate methodology for trials in palliative care: a feasibility study [ISRCTN60243484]

Andrew Fowell1 email, Ian Russell2 email, Ros Johnstone1 email, Ilora Finlay3 email and Daphne Russell2 email

1Palliative Care Department North west Wales NHS Trust Bodfan Eryri Hospital Caernarfon Gwynedd LL55 2YE Wales, UK

2Institute of Medical and Social Care Research Wheldon Building University of Wales Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2UW Wales, UK

3Vice Dean University of Wales college of Medicine Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN Wales, UK

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BMC Palliative Care 2004, 3:1doi:10.1186/1472-684X-3-1

Published: 27 April 2004

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Patient consent to use data

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Zelen method patient information

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Zelen consent

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Cluster gatekeeper invitation

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Cluster gatekeeper assent

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Cluster guardian invitation

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Healthcare staff information sheet

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Randomisation decision tree

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Timetable of study

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