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The Role of Media and Communication in Improving the Use of Drugs and Other Technologies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Chitr Sitthi-amorn  and
Jintana Ngamvithayapongse
Chitr Sitthi-amorn
Affiliation:
Chulalongkorn University
Jintana Ngamvithayapongse
Affiliation:
Chulalongkorn University
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Abstract

Policy makers, health care providers, and the general public need valid information about the benefits and harmful effects of drugs and technologies to be able to make rational choices in their acquisition, distribution, and use. Effective communication is important for quality choices of drugs and other technologies. In effective communication, the choice of messages and media must correspond to the culture and beliefs of the target groups to make them comprehend and adopt the conclusions. Messages must be presented on a regular basis. Most regulatory agencies do not have enough resources to mount effective communication programs. Private advertising agencies and other stakeholders have definite roles. Valid knowledge must be the basis of dialogues to reduce emotional disputes among various benefit groups in society.

Type
Special Section: The Consumer And Technology
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , Winter 1998 , pp. 71 - 80
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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