Today, more than 75 percent of pharmaceutical drug trials in the United States are being conducted in the private sector. Once the sole province of academic researchers, these important studies are now being outsourced to non-academic physicians. According to Jill A. Fisher, this major change in the way medical research is performed is the outcome of two problems in U.S. health care: decreasing revenue for physicians and decreasing access to treatment for patients. As physicians report diminishing income due to restrictive ...
Read More
Today, more than 75 percent of pharmaceutical drug trials in the United States are being conducted in the private sector. Once the sole province of academic researchers, these important studies are now being outsourced to non-academic physicians. According to Jill A. Fisher, this major change in the way medical research is performed is the outcome of two problems in U.S. health care: decreasing revenue for physicians and decreasing access to treatment for patients. As physicians report diminishing income due to restrictive relationships with insurers, increasing malpractice insurance premiums, and inflated overhead costs to operate private practices, they are attracted to pharmaceutical contract research for its lucrative return. Clinical trials also provide limited medical access to individuals who have no or inadequate health insurance because they offer "free" doctors' visits, diagnostic tests, and medications to participants. Focusing on the professional roles of those involved, as well as key research practices, Fisher assesses the risks and advantages for physicians and patients alike when pharmaceutical drug studies are used as an alternative to standard medical care. A volume in the Critical Issues in Health and Medicine series, edited by Rima D. Apple and Janet Golden
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Ex-library. x, 257 p.; 23 cm. LCCN 2008007760 Type of material Book Personal name Fisher, Jill A., 1976-Main title Medical research for hire: the political economy of pharmaceutical clinical trials / Jill A. Fisher. Published/Created New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2009. Description x, 257 p.; 23 cm. ISBN 9780813544090 (hardcover: alk. paper) 0813544092 (hardcover: alk. paper) 9780813544106 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0813544106 (pbk. : alk. paper) LC classification RM301.27. F57 2009 Contents Clinical trials: coming soon to a physician near you--Governing human subjects research--Pursuing contract research--Coordinating clinical trials--Monitoring the clinical trials industry--Recruiting human subjects--Mobilizing informed consent--Cultivating pharmaceutical "compliance"--Changing markets in pharmaceutical research. LC Subjects Drugs--Testing--Economic aspects--United States. Clinical trials--Economic aspects--United States. Drugs--Testing--Moral and ethical aspects--United States. Clinical trials--Moral and ethical aspects--United States. Contracting out--United States. Other Subjects Drug Industry--ethics. Clinical Trials as Topic--ethics. Research Subjects. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-244) and index. Series Critical issues in health and medicine Critical issues in health and medicine. Dewey class no. 362.17/82 Geographic area code n-us---National bib no. GBA8D1286 National bib agency no. 101466540 014821599 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocn195767411 (OCoLC)195767411
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780813544106.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780813544106.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Critical Issues in Health and Medicine. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Tables, black & white, Figures. Critical Issues in Health and Medicine. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
