Some of the concepts you have learned thus far include: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, and accountability. I'd like you to reflect upon what you have learned about medical errors and the agencies involved with keeping patients safe and apply it to the concepts you have learned in Module 6. Read chapter 5 of the following book, "Inside the FDA." The chapter is titled "Truckload of Paper." I am providing the chapter to you in the link above as well in case the book is in use. It is a very interesting book, worth the read if you have time. Write a short, one-page essay in which you reflect upon the following questions. I have provided a rubric to help you see how your work will be graded.
Have you ever thought of your health care in terms of the protections you are due? What are some patient protections that exist in health care? Have you ever given the FDA much thought prior to this module? Do you think the rigors the FDA places the testing of pharmaceuticals through a necessity due to the ethics of accountability or are they a barrier to utilitarianism? Be sure to reference materials (videos, activities, and/or readings) for full points on this assignment.