GaryJM t1_itrkmd1 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 7:56 PM Reply to Can someone explain the ethics of testing potentially life saving medication? by beatleboy07 You're right that there are ethical problems with giving sick people placebos, which is why new medicines are tested against the existing treatment wherever possible. The UK's NHS website has an easy-to-read guide to clinical trials. Permalink 212
GaryJM t1_itrkmd1 wrote
Reply to Can someone explain the ethics of testing potentially life saving medication? by beatleboy07
You're right that there are ethical problems with giving sick people placebos, which is why new medicines are tested against the existing treatment wherever possible. The UK's NHS website has an easy-to-read guide to clinical trials.