Healthy Skepticism Library item: 17315

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Publication type: Journal Article

Gough IR, Dickinson I, Maddern G, Grigg M, Hillis DJ
Winds of change: growing demands for transparency in the relationship between doctors and the pharmaceutical industry
MJA 2010; 192:(5):293-295
http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/192_05_010310/letters_010310_fm-3.html

Abstract:

To the Editor: Mitchell raises issues that strongly reflect on the professional standing of the medical profession.1 His particular focus is on the pharmaceutical industry, and on much needed changes as highlighted by Medicines Australia.2 Similar concerns exist in the medical technology industry where the transparency of relationships is becoming increasingly important.