UCSF

After centuries of physicians believing that they know what is best for patients, this paternalistic approach to patient care is being challenged. The explosion in readily accessible information has resulted in patients being empowered to take on a greater role in decision making, from clinical care to regulatory decision making. The Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSIs) are collaborating with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote patient engagement and advance patient preference research.