Sociology is the study of social behaviour or society, including its origins, development, organisation, networks, and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order, disorder, and change.
Clinical trials registries collect basic health information from people who agree to be contacted about participating in future clinical trials or studies. A clinical trial is the study of new ways to prevent, detect or treat diseases or conditions.
Patients and researchers cannot order clinical laboratory tests on anyone including themselves. All moderate and high complexity testing (see below) must be conducted in laboratories certified by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA). Physician office laboratories can receive a Certificate of Waiver for waived tests.