Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9458
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Publication type: Journal Article
American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs: Prescription drug advertising direct to the consumer.
Pediatrics. 1991 Jul; 88:(1):174-5
Abstract:
The position of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Drugs concerning patient education regarding prescription drugs, that this education is provided best by the physician within the context of patient care and not through advertising, is presented. The academy is concerned that direct advertising of drugs to the consumer will create an inappropriate demand for medication and/or a demand for inappropriate medications.
Keywords:
Academies and Institutes
Adolescent
Advertising*
Child
Consumer Advocacy*
Humans
Pediatrics
Prescriptions, Drug*
United States
