The therapeutic futility paradox: insights from oncological drug litigation in Ecuador

These findings reveal significant discrepancies between available scientific evidence and the arguments supporting judicial decisions in cases involving access to oncological drugs in Ecuador.

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Frontiers in Medicine
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2025-03-14
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1434524
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Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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The therapeutic futility paradox: insights from oncological drug litigation in Ecuador

Xavier Maldonado, María Belén Mena
Frontiers in Medicine
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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The therapeutic futility paradox: insights from oncological drug litigation in Ecuador

Xavier Maldonado, María Belén Mena
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Abstract

These findings reveal significant discrepancies between available scientific evidence and the arguments supporting judicial decisions in cases involving access to oncological drugs in Ecuador.

Frontiers in MedicineVol. 12
Central University of Ecuador (EC)
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
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