title: Clinical research by the family phtsician.
abstract: After the safety and the tolerable dosage range of a new drug have been determined, it must be evaluated for efficacy and safety in patients having the condition for which the new drug is intended. The nature of certain drugs or diseases of of the patient population desired may suggest a family physician as the best director of a clinical trial. There are important obligations for physicians participating in such programs, as well as deep professional satisfactions.
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice; D012106:Research; D014481:United States