Overview of clinical research at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Participating in research
Most research in the NHS involves our patients, and is usually referred to as clinical research. Clinical research is at the heart of the NHS and an everyday part of the work done at the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. There are different kinds of research, including clinical trials, observational studies and laboratory research.
Why is clinical research important?
We know a great deal about health, disease and medicines, but there is still a lot we don’t understand. Research can help fill gaps in medical knowledge and find answers to the things we don’t know to provide better care for our patients in the future.
Research leads to better diagnosis, more effective treatments, and improved results in patient care. High quality research is essential for improving health and healthcare. Research is currently taking place in the following departments in the hospital:
- Anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain management
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Children
- Critical Care
- Dermatology
- Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- Health services and delivery research
- Infection (including COVID)
- Maternity
- Mental Health
- Neonatal
- Respiratory disorders
- Stroke
For more information please contact the Research and Development office, telephone numbers here
Documents for Download
- Costing Pro-forma - Microsoft Word document opens in a separate applicaion
- Patient Information Documents - Microsoft Word document opens in a separate applicaion
- Model Agreements - Opens in a new window
- Template CV - Microsoft Word document opens in a separate applicaion
