Healthy Skepticism Library item: 521

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Publication type: Journal Article

Sharfstein J.
Pfizer Night at Boston Billiards.
N Engl J Med 1997 Jul 10; 337:(2):134
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Abstract:

Pfizer has been sponsoring events such as billiards nights. These are unethical according to the codes of the American Medical Association and the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association. At a time when physicians are searching for authority and respect accepting improper gifts seems particularly unwise.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor United States Pfizer guidelines, discussion of American Medical Association gift giving Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (US) doctors relationship between medical profession and industry regulation of promotion drug company sponsored meals and travel ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: GIFT GIVING ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: PAYMENT FOR MEALS, ACCOMODATION, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS