Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3474

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Publication type: Journal Article

Wells F.
Promotion by the drug companies--the industry replies.
J R Coll Gen Pract 1987 Jun; 37:(299):270

Abstract:

Gifts and buffet dinners do not influence prescribing. It is demeaning to doctors to suggest that they are unable to disregard information in which they have no interest. A commitment to greater understanding on both sides (doctors and the industry) can lead to a steady improvement in the relationship between the two sides.

Keywords:
*analysis/United Kingdom/Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry/ABPI/doctors/relationship between medical profession and industry/continuing medical education/CME/value of promotion/industry perspective/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: INDUSTRY/INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PROFESSIONALISM/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION Drug Industry*/economics Ethics Great Britain Interprofessional Relations Physicians, Family*