Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4057

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Publication type: Journal Article

Gall JM.
Medifacts tapes and general practice
Canadian Family Physician 1990; 36:419

Abstract:

The author is concerned about the increased support of Medifacts tapes by drug companies. He would willing pay $200 a year for honourable programming free of advertisements but would not pay even $5.00 because of the advertising.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/Canada/talks on tape/quality of information/attitude toward promotion/ad revenue/corporate funding/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/PROMOTION DISGUISED: TALKS ON TAPES