“Stick to the Science”? FDA, Ethics, and Pandemics
This post reflects on the ethical implications of FDA’s use of its emergency powers, and suggests opportunities for greater accountability moving forward.
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By Robert Field What adjective would most people associate with the word “bureaucrat”? For many, it would be “inefficient,” “inept,” or “incompetent.” But another that is just as descriptive is “lifesaving.” Dr. Frances Kelsey, who died this month at the age of 101, was celebrated as an American hero for her work as a medical…