From standards to everyday clinical practice
On Wednesday, we took part in the conference “Clinical Trials – From Theory to Practice”, organised by the University Hospital in Krakow. The event focused on the foundations of safe and efficient clinical trials, including the role of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the importance of the study coordinator as a key pillar of well-conducted research, and the proper implementation of informed consent.
Pure Clinical was represented by Izabela Chodara, President of the Board, and Olga Zielińska, Chief Legal Officer, responsible for legal affairs and data protection. Their participation highlighted the importance of combining operational and legal perspectives in modern clinical trials.
Informed consent in non-standard scenarios
A particularly valuable contribution came from Olga Zielińska’s presentation on informed consent in challenging and non-standard situations, including the participation of minors, cases where participants are unable to provide a handwritten signature, and the use of electronic informed consent (eConsent).
– Informed consent is not merely a formal document. It is a process that must genuinely protect the rights and autonomy of study participants, even in non-standard circumstances – emphasizes Olga Zielińska.
Knowledge that strengthens clinical quality
The conference demonstrated how theory translates into practice and how a conscious, responsible approach to clinical trial organisation supports quality, compliance, and patient safety. We congratulate the organisers on a highly substantive and well-prepared event.