Which topic to present?

[Jabberwocky12]

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Hey guys,

So I want a quick opinion question about a persuasion speech I have to give in my public speaking class.

Which topic do you think would be more interesting to speak about for a class of people who have little to no medical knowledge?

-Tighter FDA regulation on passing of new drugs (various drug trials that have been found to be invalid/inadequate, must only beat a placebo for consideration, thalidomide in other countries, etc.)

-Start newer regulations on herbal/homeopathic drugs on the shelves (diet pills, "proprietary blends," extenze, tainted ingredients, etc.)

-Stricter regulations on dispensing of drugs (online pharmacies for painkillers, antibiotics, OTC medicines like monistat or tylenol, doctor shopping, etc.)

I'm kinda stuck because they are all topics I enjoy but I don't know which one would be the best to explain to a non-medical audience that would have the most relevance to them. I'm just merely getting an opinion here, not trying to get help with homework or anything and would appreciate serious responses only.

 

[type b pharmD]

go with the herbals. thats something that could use some more attention , and the other two topics are probably going to bore a non medical audience more so. and a bored audience can be frustrating

but i have a thing for herbals , so , thats my 2 cents.

plus people buy otc supplements all the time, so it will directly get the word out about their regulatory framework, (lack therof) , and provide meaningful information that can help your audience in their day to day lives.

nobody in the general public cares about the fda approval process or dispensing laws , hell that stuff doesnt really interest me either.

 

[ShadowRX]

Hey guys,

So I want a quick opinion question about a persuasion speech I have to give in my public speaking class.

Which topic do you think would be more interesting to speak about for a class of people who have little to no medical knowledge?

-Tighter FDA regulation on passing of new drugs (various drug trials that have been found to be invalid/inadequate, must only beat a placebo for consideration, thalidomide in other countries, etc.)

-Start newer regulations on herbal/homeopathic drugs on the shelves (diet pills, "proprietary blends," extenze, tainted ingredients, etc.)

-Stricter regulations on dispensing of drugs (online pharmacies for painkillers, antibiotics, OTC medicines like monistat or tylenol, doctor shopping, etc.)

I'm kinda stuck because they are all topics I enjoy but I don't know which one would be the best to explain to a non-medical audience that would have the most relevance to them. I'm just merely getting an opinion here, not trying to get help with homework or anything and would appreciate serious responses only.

Just make sure the topic does not confuse the audience.