A new era of unapproved drugs: The case of Abigail alliance v Von Eschenbach

Article Abstract:

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has claimed in the case of Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs v Von Eschenbach that terminally ill patients can have a constitutional right to purchase unapproved drugs that have successfully completed phase 1 testing. The ruling in May 2006 might help patients in using the latest new untested treatment, but has threatened the ability of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect public health.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Powers and duties, Mandatory drug testing, Drug testing, United States. Food and Drug Administration

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The Supreme Court and Bedside Rationing

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The impact of the US Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Pegram v Herdrich, 2000, is discussed. The Justices claimed that health care rationing was national policy in the US and said federal law permits giving doctors financial incentives to limit care.

Cases, United States. Supreme Court, Health care rationing

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Transforming clinical practice guidelines into legislative mandates: proceed with abundant caution

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the advantages and disadvantages as well as cautions on the issue of changing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) into legislations.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Practice, Practice guidelines (Medicine)

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