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The Office of Special Health Issues serves the public by answering their questions about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) activities related to HIV/AIDS, Cancer, and other Special Health Issues.
We work with patients and their advocates to encourage and support their active participation in the formulation of FDA regulatory policy. The staff is familiar with the concerns confronting patients and families dealing with a life-threatening illness. We also provide them with information about the FDA drug approval process and clinical trials.
Some of our responsibilities include: