Healthy Skepticism Library item: 16164

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Publication type: Journal Article

Martin JH, Beer C, Morris RG, Doogue MP.
Doctors and the pharmaceutical industry: time for a national policy?
MJA 2009; 191:(3):189-190
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/191_03_030809/letters_030809_fm-4.html

Abstract:

To the Editor: We share Millar’s concerns about the conflicts of interest that influence the genesis and adoption of clinical guidelines1 specifically, and the lack of independent assessment regarding information provided by the pharmaceutical industry generally. Iain Chalmers puts it succinctly: