Ethical considerations when prescribing biologics in dermatology.
There are no formal publications describing and discussing the various ethical dilemmas encountered when treating dermatologic disease with biologic therapy. Multiple issues such as safety, efficacy, drug accessibility, and cost need to be considered when prescribing biologics. This contribution uses a case-based approach to evaluate the ethical principles involved with biologic therapy.
Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut Health Center, 21 South Road, Farmington, CT 06030-6231, USA.
Frank A
FA
Santoro
Marti J
MJ
Rothe
Bruce E
BE
Strober
D000328:Adult; D026686:Beneficence; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D001688:Biological Products / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017511:Pyoderma Gangrenosum / Q000188:drug therapy*
D001688:Biological Products