MUSC doctor takes strong advocacy stance in D.C.: 12/9

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MUSC doctor takes strong advocacy stance in D.C.

Hoping to shed more light on the causes behind drug shortages that are having a critical impact on the delivery of quality health care, an MUSC physician delivered testimony in Washington, D.C., to prompt legislative action.

Between 2005 and 2010, the number of prescription drug shortages nearly tripled in the United States, according to the written testimony of Michelle Hudspeth, M.D., the division director of pediatric hematology and oncology.

Dr. Hudspeth Dr. Michelle Hudspeth testifies at a hearing Nov. 30 in Washington, D.C.

"The current situation is nothing short of a massive national emergency," she said. To read more of her testimony that was highlighted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, visit http://tinyurl.com/7xta8rv.

To see a video on the hearing and the "Drug Shortage Crisis: Lives are in the Balance," visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9MQhUBkG80.

Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) sent out his weekly email to his constituents Dec. 1. He focused on the hearing and Hudspeth's testimony. To see the House committee documents: http://tinyurl.com/7rkeqnr.

Hudspeth said she believes in being proactive. "Let's hope we can be part of turning this terrible situation around."

Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

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