Source document

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A source document is a document in which data collected for a clinical trial is first recorded. These data are usually later entered in the case report form.

Examples of source documents include:

• Medical records
• Lab reports
• Subject diaries
• X-rays
• ECG printouts

See also

• Case Report Form
• Patient-reported outcome
• Clinical trial
• Informed consent