How informed is declared altruism in clinical trials? A qualitative interview study of patient decision-making about the QUEST trials (Quality of Life after Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction)

Table 10 Sense of duty

It seemed quite straightforward so they [healthcare team] were very, very good at the whole thing, and I just thought well, this is the least I can do you know, it wasn’t hard to decide.
Trial acceptor, full understanding of randomisation (participant 1)
They’re important really [trials] because my treatment from start to finish has been influenced by other ladies going through similar trials, for all sorts of different reasons. Really, it was me putting my little bit back in for women in the future to be honest.
Trial acceptor, full understanding of randomisation (participant 15)

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