Thursday, December 15, 2005

FDA Patient Safety News Video - Online

The FDA posts monthly editions of Patient Safety News. These are a Web-based video news programs aimed primarily at health professionals. There is a "search" tab that allows you to search for a particular video. If you want to see the entire list, just leave the field blank, and all previous topics will display. Alternatively, if you click the "view broadcasts" tab the entire list of topics is displayed.

Topics go as far back as 2002. The December program features information on new drugs, biologics, and medical devices, as well as FDA safety notifications and product recalls. Topics covered include the risk of suicidal thinking in children treated with the attention-deficit drug Strattera.

It's a great way to get information, in a creative way. Have fun!