Physicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass ‘right-to-try’ legislation
Dozens of doctors and medical ethicists are warning Congress that "right-to-try" legislation would risk harming patients' health.
by Ike Swetlitz
Feb 01, 2018
2 minutes
WASHINGTON — Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to allow Americans with life-threatening conditions access to unapproved, experimental drugs risks harming patients’ health.
The was drafted by Alison Bateman-House, associate professor of medical ethics at NYU Langone Health, along with some of her colleagues. It is addressed to the leaders of the House Committee on Energy and
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