Helping patients and the public understand, evaluate and contribute to health research.
Informed Health Choices is dedicated to building public understanding of health research and enabling meaningful participation in the research process. We believe that everyone should have the skills and knowledge to critically evaluate health claims and make informed decisions about their health.
Through innovative programmes, educational resources, and public engagement initiatives, we connect patients and the public with health research – fostering a society where evidence-informed decision making is accessible to all.
Innovative initiatives that make health research accessible, understandable, and participatory.
A student-led competition promoting understanding of clinical trials and research methodology among secondary school students across Ireland.
Learn more →An innovative programme teaching children about clinical research and evidence through engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiments.
Learn more →A public-led clinical trial where citizens choose the research question and participate in a real randomised trial exploring questions that matter to communities.
Learn more →A free service helping the public evaluate health claims with evidence-based assessments. Submit any health claim and receive an expert-reviewed verdict.
Learn more →Connecting communities with researchers through interactive events, fostering dialogue between scientists and the public about health research.
Learn more →Comprehensive learning resources helping people understand how to assess treatment claims, developed in collaboration with international partners.
Learn more →Short, accessible modules introducing evidence synthesis concepts to the public, designed for busy people who want to improve their health literacy.
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