Medical paternalism and expensive unsubsidised drugs.
review · Level V
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Abstract
When discussing treatment with patients, doctors may not mention newly licensed drugs that are not yet funded by healthcare schemes. Although their motives are good, the ethics are questionable
Medical subject headings
- Paternalism
- Pharmaceutical Preparations