Drivers of Innovation Necessity may be the mother of invention, but its not its only parent. As demonstrated in this weeks Learning Resources, there has been a host of factors that have historically stimulated innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical product industries. Whether those same factors will continue to drive innovation is not at all clear. To prepare for this Discussion, review this weeks readings and media regarding the many and varied factors that have influenced the discovery and development of medical products in the past. By Day 4, post a comprehensive response to the following: Which of the following three factors do you think will have the greatest influence on the development of medical products today? Why and how? – Profit – Societal need – Scientific discovery Identify an additional factor (not listed above) that you believe has a significant influence on the development of medical products today. Why and how? Read a selection of your colleagues postings. By Day 6, respond to at least one of your colleagues postings in one or more of the following ways: Ask a probing question. Expand on the colleagues posting with additional insight and resources. Offer polite disagreement or critique, supported with evidence. In addition, you may also respond as follows: Offer and support an opinion. Validate an idea with your own experience. Make a suggestion or comment that guides or facilitates the discussion.
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