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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Written Agreement v/s Verbal Agreement&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25796/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:28:13 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to verbal and written agreements, written agreements are the better of the two to have. A written agreement spells out exactly what both sides agreed to which prevents confusion and uncertainty in verbal agreements. When working on&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/consultants-and-legal-basics/written-agreement-vs-verbal-agreement/paged/9/#post-15003" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Restrictions for physician&#039;s gifts&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:14:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do not think the restrictions are too strict. They were put in place for a reason, and it is necessary that they are followed. It is natural human nature for someone to want to award an individual who has&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/consultants-and-legal-basics/restrictions-for-physicians-gifts/paged/7/#post-15002" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Upper vs Middle Management.&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I believe my personal skills and development would be better suited for Middle Management. Individuals in the middle management role are usually meticulous people. My thinking is more detailed oriented rather than big picture. Middle management also make organizations perform&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/organizational-development-in-device-companies/upper-vs-middle-management/paged/5/#post-15001" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;To risk manage or not to risk manage?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25627/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:11:46 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Risk management is an important part in the planning phase. A successful risk management plan helps one to consider the full range of risks it faces. Risk management also examines the relationship between risks and the cascading impact they could&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/risk-analysis-for-medical-devices/to-risk-manage-or-not-to-risk-manage/paged/2/#post-14837" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Dealing with risk&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25626/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:01:46 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am not sure if there is a right time to accept the risk when developing a medical device. However, this must happen in some cases because without taking the risk you would not know the impact It has on&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/risk-analysis-for-medical-devices/dealing-with-risk/paged/4/#post-14836" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Factors Contributing to Risk Values&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25622/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:41:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The factors included to determine the values for risk index numbers include things such as likelihood and impact. The likelihood index shows the probability of a risk event occurring. This is measured in percentage. All indicators of a risk assessment&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/risk-analysis-for-medical-devices/factors-contributing-to-risk-values/paged/3/#post-14832" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Design Controls: What do you deem most important?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25486/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 19:13:10 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The verification aspect is the most important part of the design control process. This process is a crucial part of the design control process because without the verification process you cannot ensure this is safe for the person using it&#8230;. &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-design-controls/design-controls-what-do-you-deem-most-important/paged/2/#post-14696" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Minutes for meetings&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25483/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:42:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Minutes are considered an official record of actions on the board or committee took at a meeting. They serve as a historical purpose, also as a legal purpose, documenting the group’s adherence to the proper procedures. When first hearing about&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-design-controls/minutes-for-meetings/paged/9/#post-14693" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Why VERIFICATION is important? and Your ideas to improve Verification process ?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25481/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:20:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Verification can be defined as the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something. Verification can be crucial when it comes to medical devices or any other medical process for the health of a human’s well-being. Verification ensures&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-design-controls/why-verification-is-important-and-your-ideas-to-improve-verification-process/paged/4/#post-14691" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Clinical Studies&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25373/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:24:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recruitment and Retention are a critical part of clinical trials. There can be so many advantages and disadvantages of clinical trials. Some advantages include more access to new treatments, fewer side effects, and multiple tests which gives the patient reassurance&#8230;. &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/clinical-research-basics/clinical-studies/paged/5/#post-14592" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Ethical Issues with Clinical Trials&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 17:06:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not sure there is a time where it&#8217;s ethical or permissible for humans to be a subject for clinic trials. Although humans tend to become the subject when this is offered as a last option which may or may&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/clinical-research-basics/ethical-issues-with-clinical-trials/paged/3/#post-14591" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Clinical Trials for Today&#039;s Vaccine&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25367/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:47:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do believe that certain vaccines may work differently on people of different races based on many factors. Everyone comes from a different and unique background and this can cause different outcomes when it comes to vaccines and treatments. Currently&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/clinical-research-basics/clinical-trials-for-todays-vaccine/#post-14590" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Advertising&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25185/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:49:41 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Advertising is a great component of marketing. The advertisements that are the most eye catching for me is when its about food. I love trying new foods and sometimes the advertisement is what gets me to try new foods. One&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/marketing-and-sales/advertising/paged/4/#post-14469" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Types of Corporations&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25184/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:35:42 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I were able to have ownership of a corporation, I would want to be an owner of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). Limited Liability Companies are popular due to their basic benefits of liability protection and typically used by&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/business-101/types-of-corporations/paged/5/#post-14468" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Accepting job based on company.&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25181/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:17:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would not consider turning a position down based on the type of company. Before accepting any position, I normally do some research on the company to gain a better understanding of the company. During my research, I look at&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/business-101/accepting-job-based-on-company/paged/6/#post-14465" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;FDA rules too strict?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25087/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:47:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I do not believe the FDA approval process is too strict. I can see why one would think this, as the process is very long and drawn out. In my opinion it must be this way as we need to&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/regulatory-basics-for-medical-devices/fda-rules-too-strict/paged/6/#post-14372" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Your Ideas about Improving Quality Control&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25086/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:11:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Quality control department can be improved in many different aspects. Of the six years I spent in quality one of the biggest improvements could be to lower the turnover rate. When I was in quality the turnover rate was&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/quality-control-and-quality-assurance/your-ideas-about-improving-quality-control/paged/3/#post-14371" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Issues with the Quality Department&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:44:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Based on my work experience in the companies I have worked at one of the challenges I have face everywhere is communication. This challenge has been in quality and outside of quality. When I worked as a Biological Quality Lab&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/quality-control-and-quality-assurance/issues-with-the-quality-department/paged/2/#post-14324" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Funding in Academia Vs Industry&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:55:18 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think the consequences of not finishing research in academia is more of the researcher having felt like they have not met their goals. In research the goal is always to answer the question that you want the answer to&#8230;. &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/pre-clinical-device-development/finding-in-academia-vs-industry/#post-14237" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Research for the Fututre or Now?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24938/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:28:15 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Research for now and for the future are particularly important and necessary. I consider research now to be like industry research which is very fast paced, and this allows researchers to feel a sense of immediate impact on patient lives&#8230;. &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/pre-clinical-device-development/research-for-the-fututre-or-now/paged/8/#post-14236" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Ethics of Animal Testing&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24937/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:58:20 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For as long as I can remember when it comes to testing new medicines and other treatments that could potentially save humans it has been tested on animals. I do not believe it is unethical to test on animals. The&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/pre-clinical-device-development/ethics-of-animal-testing/paged/7/#post-14235" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Discussion Topic: Project Management in a medical device setting&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24773/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:20:37 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think one of the biggest challenges for project management for medical devices would be all the FDA rules and regulations that are in place. A project manager of a building or medical device both must go through the distinct&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/intro-to-project-management/discussion-topic-project-management-in-a-medical-device-setting/paged/4/#post-14086" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Discussion Topic: Covid19 and medical devices&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24771/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:37:05 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Covid-19 has affected the world in so many ways. There have been so many shortages for demanding supplies including PPE, medical devices, and equipment. The pandemic has caused the field of medical technology to create a crucial need for extremely&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-medical-device-development/discussion-topic-covid19-and-medical-devices/paged/2/#post-14084" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>salston replied to the topic  &#034;Discussion Topic: Academia vs. Industry&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24743/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:31:30 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If I had to compare careers in academia vs. industry, I would argue that careers in the industry require long hours with a high salary. In academia it is very much the opposite most days are on a set schedule&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-medical-device-development/discussion-topic-academia-vs-industry/paged/7/#post-14040" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:02:28 -0500</pubDate>

				
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