Well it’s no secret that our industry is a fan of acronyms. Acronyms are widely used as helpful mnemonic devices to remember important or useful information. And, let’s face it- from examples like ALCOA to FAIR Shake, they’re just too good to stop using! Here’s another to add to the list that revolves around monitors.

When documenting your research observations, it is important to remember the adage, “If it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done”. As research professionals, we have an obligation to uphold the highest ethical standards and make all possible efforts to comply with Good Clinical Practice. We must take credit for what we do - and to take credit for what we do, we must properly document our work.