I believe that quantity is just as important. With respect to reporting adverse drug reactions, we could opt for a highly elaborate formula that only a professional would be able to understand easily, but it would be preferable to adopt a rather simple process. If we are serious about prevention, we absolutely need a critical mass. In other words, out of 10 adverse drug reaction reports, two or three will be significant. Nonetheless, we cannot focus exclusively on the good, the strongest and the best. I think we need to invite ordinary people, especially professionals, to get involved in the process. Among other things, we have to dedicate ourselves to educating the public and professionals.
Even if this matter falls under provincial jurisdiction, professional associations also have a role in educating their members. In my opinion, people are receptive if they know that there's a purpose, and that things will be studied and analyzed. It is much easier to convince people when that is the case.
As we speak, some doctors who have filled out and sent in their reports say that they do not have the slightest idea of what happened next. We must make sense out of all this. It would be important for the message to be conveyed by the relevant public authority.