Posted by Jonathan on April 16, 1998 at 17:03:53:
In Reply to: Re: Question number 2 posted by Lin on April 16, 1998 at 17:01:12:
: : : : : : : : O.K. Now, speaking of technology. Our friends the FDA apparently approves over 4000 producst every year. Quite a few of these are duplicates or nearly so. Should there be a restriction of duplication of technology and devices?
: : : : : : : Yes there are many things that are nearly duplicated. But if the drug or equipment is just a little bit better and results in a more favorable outcome for the patient, it would be hard to set limitations. Also, who would have the sayso as far as if it were a duplication or not?
: : : : : : Marilyn, do you think that the FDA is capable of having the last say?
: : : : : I think it should have criterias
: : So, it needs to be knowledge people who have no vested interest in anything other than what's best for the patient.
: :It should be both knowledgable and interested too if they aren't interested why do they even do it?
: : : You're absolutely right, but I wonder if the medical equipment companies, or the pharmacies, etc. would want to set that criteria?
: : : No way, its their bread and butter!
Money could always be a motive.