Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3548

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Publication type: Journal Article

Heilman SR.
“A matter of influence”: graduate medical education and commercial sponsorship
New England Journal of Medicine 1988; 318:53

Abstract:

Isn’t it hypocritical to publish an admonition to beware the dangers of drug company manipulation that is sandwiched between layers of pharmaceutical advertising.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United States/ relationship between medical profession and industry/ attitude toward promotion/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS