A2 The influence of organisations page 53 Flashcards
Why do pharmaceutical companies need to make a profit from the drugs they sell?
Pharmaceutical companies need profits to fund ongoing research and development of new treatments.
How do pharmaceutical companies collaborate with the NHS?
Pharmaceutical companies partner with the NHS to support initiatives that benefit both patients and the healthcare system.
What role does NICE play in the approval of new drugs in the UK?
NICE assesses new drugs for cost-effectiveness and quality of life improvements before recommending them for use by the NHS.
How have regulations changed the influence of pharmaceutical companies on drug prescriptions?
Regulations have reduced the influence of pharmaceutical companies by restricting how drugs are marketed in the UK.
What is the primary focus of charities and trusts in healthcare?
Charities and trusts focus on research into specific diseases, raising funds, and sometimes acting as pressure groups to advocate for health policy changes.
How do charities like Age UK and the British Heart Foundation influence government policies?
Charities use research data to persuade governments to fund healthcare initiatives and improve policies for specific demographics.
What impact did Dr. Barry Marshall and Dr. Robin Warren have on healthcare in the 1980s?
They discovered that the Helicobacter pylori bacterium is linked to stomach ulcers, challenging the belief that ulcers were primarily caused by stress.
