Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9978

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Publication type: Journal Article

Mansfield PR.
The illusion of invulnerablity
BMJ 2007 May 6; 334:(7600):epub
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/eletters/334/7600/934#164939

Abstract:

Alastair Kent claims that “Patient groups are not naïve. They value their independence fiercely and are quite capable of spotting the strings that may be attached to funding.” Many doctors have similar overconfident beliefs about invulnerability to being misled by drug companies.<1> This illusion of invulnerability actually increases vulnerability.<2> …

Notes:

Rapid Response to: Kent A, Should patient groups accept money from drug companies? Yes
BMJ 2007; 334: 934

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