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Biased research, aggressive sales, harmful drugs

The Health Policy Exchange

Unfortunately, recent case studies have illustrated that FDA approval does not necessarily provide assurances of effectiveness and safety. Food and Drug Administration to market a new drug is a critical waypoint along the path to profits for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The size of average doses would more than triple.

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The Angry Patient: A podcast with Dani Chammas and Keri Brenner

GeriPal

The last time this happened to me I immediately went on the defensive despite years of training in serious illness communication skills. Exploring the Psychological Aspects of Palliative Care: Lessons Learned from an Interdisciplinary Seminar of Experts. How did you react? Afterwards, I thought there must be a better way. N Engl J Med.

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