The FDA Faces Societal Trade-Offs When It Decides How Safe

question 11

True/False

The FDA faces societal trade-offs when it decides how safe drugs need to be before allowing patients to use them. For example, if the FDA raises the cost of testing for drug safety, some safe drugs will never be developed, and people will unnecessarily die.

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Obedience

An action engaged in to fulfill a direct order or command of another person.

Superior

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Legitimacy Of Authority

The general perception or belief that the actions of an authority figure or governing body are justified, acceptable, and have a rightful basis.

Physical Distance

The measure of space between two objects or places, often affecting social interactions and perceptions.