This episode delves into the process of drug development, covering critical ethical principles that guide research and the role of nurses in ensuring patient-centered care. We explore respect for persons, beneficence, and justice in clinical trials, alongside the phases of pharmaceutical research, including preclinical trials and human clinical experimentation. Key legislation and guidelines, such as the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and federal drug regulations, are discussed to highlight the nurse’s role in safeguarding patient safety and ethical standards.

All information in this podcast is sourced from the 11th edition of Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach by Linda E. McCuistion.