“Should you try an experimental treatment if the doctor has nothing else to offer” interview with Carol Mack PhD, June 8th at 9AM pst
June 4, 2009 by Viki Kind
Filed under Kind Ethics Radio
“Should you try an experimental treatment if the doctor has nothing else to offer” interview with Carol Mack, June 8th at 9AM pst.
Carol Mack PhD is an oncology nurse and clinical researcher who will be answering the questions you have about signing up for an experimental treatment or Phase 1 trial. Carol did research on patients’ experiences with clinical trials. She is currently an Associate Professor of Nursing at Western University of Health Sciences.
She will discuss the differences between the different phases as well as the ethical questions that need to be asked.
Founded in 1977, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit, graduate university for the health professions. The university campus is located on 22 acres in downtown Pomona, California.
Western University is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California. It currently comprises the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, (the founding college), the College of Allied Health Professions, the College of Graduate Nursing, the College of Pharmacy, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, it will open four new colleges in August 2009: Dentistry, Podiatry, Optometry, and Biomedical Sciences. Alumni rank among the very top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
All of the health care programs have professional accreditations, and the university is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
What makes Western University distinctive is its commitment to humanistic values. Underlying a regimen of scientific and technical course work is a strong moral, humanistic approach to education and health care. According to Dr. Philip Pumerantz, the President of Western University, the university uses this humanistic commitment to give its students ” an education that will assist them in becoming humane, sensitive, and technically competent health care professionals. ”
Have a kind and respectful day.
