Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3319

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Publication type: Journal Article

Where to draw the line.
Lancet. 1986 Oct 11; 2:(8511):849

Abstract:

The Report from the Royal College of Physicians on the relationship between the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry is much clearer on what is permissible than what is impermissible. The criterion suggested to physicians “Would you be willing to have these arrangements generally known” leaves plenty of scope for some people.

Keywords:
*editorial/United Kingdom/Royal College of Physicians/doctors/relationship between medical profession and industry/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY Drug Industry* Great Britain Interprofessional Relations Physicians*