Dangerous medicine: The pharmaceutical industry\u27s questionable ethical practices

The purpose of this study is to analyze the problematic impact of technology on American health care. Although the pharmaceutical industry\u27s use of technology has produced beneficial results, at times the industry seems to overlook the unintended consequences involved. This study also examines the pharmaceutical industry\u27s attempts to influence the physician\u27s prescribing decisions as well as the patient\u27s desire to get well as soon as possible. It analyzes the FDA\u27s role in approving drugs, in monitoring the post-approval process, and in overseeing the industry\u27s technological excesses. While the industry has the admirable goal of trying to relieve or eradicate illness, a few firms regularly engage in questionable behavior as they strive to increase their profitability. In addition to using ethically suspect marketing techniques, some firms suppress unfavorable research. In sum, it is clear that the drug industry needs to engage in deeper ethical reflection