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1. Do you think it is ethical not to report the side effects of an experimental drug to the government because the beneficial effects are more important?

2. Do you think it should be mandatory to test for congenital anomalies during pregnancy?

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1. I believe it is not ethical to refrain from reporting side effects of an experimental drug to the government. Those the drug may be beneficial, there are reasons for reporting the possible side effects. The public, as health care consumers, should have all the facts in making decisions about health care treatments. If drugs are involved in treatment options, those seeking health care should be aware of them, just ...

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