Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3029

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Publication type: Journal Article

Gambrill J, Bridges-Webb C.
Use of sources of therapeutic and prescribing information by general practitioners.
Aust Fam Physician 1980 Jul; 9:(7):482-4

Abstract:

The use of sources of therapeutic and prescribing information available to doctors has, to date, been described in only a small number of studies. This paper deals with a survey of a representative sample of 104 Sydney general practitioners on their use of, and attitudes towards, such information. Sales representatives were both the second most regularly used source and most useful source. Drug company literature was the fourth most regularly used source. The Medical Index of Monthly Specialties received a better rating than any other publication that the general practitioners received.

Keywords:
*analytic survey/Australia/primary care doctors/source of information/attitude toward promotion Attitude of Health Personnel Comparative Study Family Practice* Humans Information Services* Therapeutics*