Drugs of Last Resort

Name: Drugs of Last Resort
Uploaded: 2014-07-30T16:15:31Z
Duration: P484S
Description: "I’ve seen it more than once where it’s the family members simply can’t let go or decide we can leave no stone unturned," says Richard Klein of the FDA patient liaison program, "whether or not it’s what the patient really wants." But do families and patients have a right to try unapproved drugs without going through the FDA?

Clip: 07/31/2014 | 8m 4s

"I’ve seen it more than once where it’s the family members simply can’t let go or decide we can leave no stone unturned," says Richard Klein of the FDA patient liaison program, "whether or not it’s what the patient really wants." But do families and patients have a right to try unapproved drugs without going through the FDA?

Aired: 07/31/14

Rating: NR

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Drugs of Last Resort

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