Healthy Skepticism Library item: 3565

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Publication type: Journal Article

McGregor M.
Pharmaceutical “generosity” and the medical profession
Annals of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 1988; 21:289

Abstract:

Although physicians are not seduced by the largesse from the pharmaceutical industry it is naive to believe that the benefits are conferred out of disinterested friendship or appreciation. The medical profession has to be seen not to be influenced by the industry. In this context the new guidelines from the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada should be endorsed.

Keywords:
*analysis/Canada/ relationship between medical profession and industry/ Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Canada/ guidelines, discussion of/ conflict of interest/ gift giving/ drug company sponsored meals and travel/ agency role/ conflict of interest/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: GIFT GIVING/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: PAYMENT FOR MEALS, ACCOMODATION, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT/INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PRESCRIBING, DRUG USE/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: INDUSTRY SELF-REGULATION