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Old 08-02-2009, 06:50 PM
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In Remembrance
 
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Default Who benefits?

Presently, the investors as a group make big profits and the academics advance their careers from today's work, but the patient benefits from yesterday's work. If I take part in a trial, any progress is likely to be incremental and benefit future patients but not me. That's how the system is designed. If I hear "More research is indicated..." one more time...

In that system, if I choose to take part it is altruism. If I am forced to take part it is a crime against humanity. Redesign the system so that I benefit more than anyone else and get out of the clinic doorway 'cause I'm coming through.
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