The Strange Allure of State "Right-to-Try" Laws

Publication Title

JAMA Internal Medicine

Authors

Patricia J. Zettler, Georgia State University College of LawFollow
Henry T. Greely, Stanford University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2014

Abstract

State right-to-try laws revive a decades-long debate about balancing early access to unapproved medications for terminally ill patients with requirements for demonstrated safety and effectiveness. Although the legal approach is novel, there are many reasons to believe that the laws are likely to be futile. The laws also raise questions about the roles of the state and federal governments in overseeing drugs and medical devices.

Recommended Citation

Patricia J. Zettler & Henry T. Greely, The Strange Allure of State "Right-to-Try" Laws, 174 JAMA Internal Med. 1885 (2014).

Institutional Repository Citation

Patricia J. Zettler & Henry T. Greely, The Strange Allure of State "Right-to-Try" Laws, Faculty Publications By Year 2034 (2014)
https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/faculty_pub/2034

Volume

174

Issue

12

First Page

1885

Last Page

1886