87. A critical situational report shows a sudden increase in adverse drug reactions in a specific patient population, and the data suggests a potential issue with a newly released drug batch. What is the urgency for a biostatistician’s involvement?
A.
To immediately declare the drug unsafe.
B.
To rapidly analyze the data for patterns and statistical significance, to inform immediate public health action.
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C.
To wait for more data to accumulate.
D.
To disregard the reports as anecdotal.
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To immediately declare the drug unsafe.
To rapidly analyze the data for patterns and statistical significance, to inform immediate public health action.
