There is a lot of controversy surrounding research trials using human subjects to investigate new psychiatric medications. Maybe it's just because I work in psychiatry, but lately, almost every other day I see advertisements on TV asking for volunteers to participate in clinical trials invest...
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Hi Paul, yes your blog raises a serious concern. For example, a person who has difficulty paying for their meds is obviously more likely to participate in research.. Also patients can be bullied or coerced into participating when it is not healthy for them to do so.
I think the drug companies should stay with college kids and leave those who suffer from various maladies safe in their homes .
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Don Fraser
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