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Caring, Ethics and Science World Medical Association

Caring, Ethics and Science World Medical Association. International Summit on Medicine Shortages. Toronto, Canada June 20 – 21, 2013 Cecil B. Wilson, MD, MACP President World Medical Association. American Society of Clinical Oncologists Survey Reported June, 2013.

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Caring, Ethics and Science World Medical Association

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  1. Caring, Ethics and Science World Medical Association

  2. International Summit on Medicine Shortages Toronto, Canada June 20 – 21, 2013 Cecil B. Wilson, MD, MACP President World Medical Association

  3. American Society of Clinical Oncologists Survey Reported June, 2013 • 245 cancer specialist doctors surveyed • 83 % reported a shortage of drugs within the past six months • 93 % said patients’ care has been affected

  4. When unable to provide the most appropriate drug – painful choices • 79 % switched chemotherapy regimens • 43 % delayed treatment • 37 % chose among patients whom to treat • 29 % omitted doses • 20 % reduced doses • 17 % sent patients to other doctors

  5. www.wma.net

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