Q. Discuss the overall effectiveness of the organ procurement system in the United States. What are its strengths and weaknesses? What are the implications of an organ procurement system that allows individuals to sell organs in a market setting like any other commodity?

1. The FDA regulates the sale of drugs in the United States by requiring evidence of safety and efficacy. What effects does this have that might improve the health of the U.S. population? What effects does this have that might harm the health of the U.S. population?

3. Direct-to-consumer advertising (DTC) has been criticized for possibly misleading patients and for increasing spending on drugs. Discuss the benefits and costs of DTC advertising.