Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4389

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Publication type: Journal Article

Newton W, Goldstein A, Frey J.
There is no such thing as a free lunch: developing policies on pharmaceutical industry support
Journal of Family Practice 1992; 34:32-34

Abstract:

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina debated whether or not the department should allow pharmaceutical companies to buy lunches for conferences. Arguments were presented on both sides.

Keywords:
*editorial/United States/CME/continuing medical education/drug company sponsored meals and travel/gift giving/primary care doctors/sales representatives/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: PAYMENT FOR MEALS, ACCOMODATION, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: DETAILING