Are clinical trials a cost-effective investment?

Article Abstract:

Health care research is funded by both the government and private sources. The funds are provided for basic scientific research as well as clinical and laboratory trials, all of which contribute to improved health care. The scientific community is concerned about funding cutbacks, which have been suggested by governmental policy makers because of large governmental deficits. In an effort to determine the cost-effectiveness of clinical research, seven randomized trials were evaluated. A cost-effectiveness model was used which measured the cost-to-benefit ratio which was expected before the actual experiment began. It was found that even though it cost more than was anticipated to perform clinical trials, when measured in terms of lives saved, they are good investments.

Models, Economic aspects, Clinical trials, Medical research, Cost (Economics), Costs (Economics), Federal aid to medical research, Medical research assistance

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Effect of Restricting Contact Between Pharmaceutical Company Representatives and Internal Medicine Residents on Posttraining Attitudes and Behavior

Article Abstract:

Restricting medical residents' access to pharmaceutical salesmen can make them less susceptible to sales pitches when they become doctors. This was the conclusion of a study analyzing the change in doctors' behavior after McMaster University restricted residents' access to salesmen in 1992.

Pharmaceutical industry, Marketing, Training, Residents (Medicine)

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Academic mentoring: How to give it and how to get it

Article Abstract:

Several key points of advice both for individuals who mentor and those who receive mentoring (mentees), which could also be applied to the more traditional direct supervisors, are described. The advice would help facilitate the future success of trainees, and documenting other benefits.

United States, Methods, Mentors, Mentoring, Academic advising

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