title: The drug research process.
abstract: The Department of Dermatology at the Washington Hospital Center conducts research on drugs and products for various drug companies prior to their approval by the Food and Drug Administration. The purpose of this article is to describe this interesting and rewarding process which can give dermatology nurses the opportunity to assist patients who might not have found effective or affordable treatment for their condition.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jorgensen
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009732:Nursing Care; D010358:Patient Participation; D012108:Research Personnel; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration