In reply: It is often hoped that clinical studies can be “all things to all people”. Yet, in reality, clinical registries are optimally designed to answer a limited number of questions such as use of therapies, current treatment, and reassurance (but not proof) of treatment effectiveness.
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- Derek P Chew1
- John V Amerena2
- Steve G Coverdale3
- Jamie M Rankin4
- Carolyn M Astley1
- Ashish Soman5
- David B Brieger6
- 1 Flinders University, Adelaide, SA.
- 2 Geelong Hospital, Geelong, VIC.
- 3 Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD.
- 4 Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA.
- 5 Sanofi–Aventis Australia, Sydney, NSW.
- 6 Concord Hospital, Sydney, NSW.
Correspondence: Derek.Chew@flinders.edu.au
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