Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4033
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Publication type: Journal Article
Berman JL.
Physicians and the pharmaceutical industry.
Ann Intern Med 1990 Dec 1; 113:(11):900
Abstract:
The author objects to the accusation that physicians will be influenced by their interactions with the pharmaceutical industry. The type of pharmaceutical industry sponsored continuing medical education that is available to the author cannot be replaced by an annual medical society meeting.
Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United States/ sponsored symposia & conferences/ relationship between medical profession and industry/ continuing medical education/ corporate funding/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME
Drug Industry/economics*
Education, Medical, Continuing/economics*
Ethics, Medical*