The Perception and Management of Drug Safety Risks (Health Systems Research)

This book represents a collaborative effort by academic experts, members of the pharmaceutical industry, international organizations, and public spokesmen to explore the problems associated with drug risk and drug safety. In an international conference, representatives from 10 countries discussed pharmacology, epidemiology, risk evaluation, regulatory standards, and public communication. Specific topics dealt with include the risk/benefit relationship, biostatistical data interpretation, consumer perception, and proposals for multidisciplinary and international efforts to address challenges in drug safety management.