Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4240

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Publication type: Journal Article

Webber J.
Wine and cheese and CE: guidelines needed for industry sponsorship
Drug Merchandising 1991; 72:(4):33

Abstract:

Industry’s use of freebies and promotions that are dressed up to look like clinical programs can be troubling and guidelines are needed to define what is and is not acceptable.

Keywords:
*analysis/Canada/ pharmacies and pharmacists/ relationship between pharmacists and industry/guidelines, discussion of/continuing medical education/corporate funding /ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS