Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2850

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Publication type: Journal Article

Smith GH, Sorby DL, Sharp LJ.
Physician attitudes toward drug information resources.
Am J Hosp Pharm 1975 Jan; 32:(1):19-25

Abstract:

A survey of the drug information needs of physicians in western Washington State is discussed. Of 5006 questionnaires mailed to physicians, 1227 were returned completed. The results showed that physicians depended primarily on journals and texts for drug information. Pharmacists were seldom considered as sources of drug information which would directly affect patient therapy. Slightly more than a third of the respondents indicated a willingness to pay for drug information services

Keywords:
*analytic survey/United States/source of information/doctors/PROMOTION AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION: DOCTORS Attitude of Health Personnel* Biopharmaceutics Education, Medical, Continuing Interprofessional Relations Pharmaceutical Preparations* Pharmacists Physicians* Questionnaires Specialties, Medical Washington