Research
Information for researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Research overview
- Level2 FAQs
- DigitalMe FAQs
- What kind of research do you do and how do I get involved?
- How representative is your data and where does it come from?
- What are the strengths and limitations of data on PatientsLikeMe?
- Have you thought of doing research on the relationship between exposures and disease (e.g. chemical exposure, occupation, infection)?
For researchers
- How can PatientsLikeMe help recruit patients?
- Iʼm a student and Iʼd like to post a link on your site to my survey for a research project, is that OK?
- I am a clinician / researcher and would like to collaborate with you on a new research project. Who should I contact?
- I am a clinician / researcher and would like your help referring participants from your site to an ongoing study I am running.
- I’m writing a paper about PatientsLikeMe and would like to cite some sources about you. How should I proceed?
- I am a Journal Editor or grant funder and need a peer-reviewer for an article or grant that refers to your website or Health 2.0. Who do I contact?
Adverse event reporting and drug safety
- What is an adverse event?
- What is Adverse Event Reporting?
- Why does the FDA need to hear from patients like you?
- What do I need to know about Adverse Event Reporting and Drug Safety on PatientsLikeMe?
- Is the information I provide through Adverse Event Reporting confidential?
- What is the connection between Adverse Event Reporting and my profile on PatientsLikeMe?