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Tuesday, July 15, 2008 --- 45 days ago http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/injuryboard/~3/336095237/is-the-american-psychiat
| It is common knowledge doctors receive all sorts of free gifts from drug manufacturers , including pens, paper, and coffee mugs, among many other gifts. Since the gifts are so common place these days, it may not seem like a big deal to have doctors accepting such gifts. The drug industry will explain they are simply trying to help educate doctors so that new and better medications are given to patients who can benefit from them. It may surprise you to learn doctors prescribe medications more frequently for drugs they receive gifts for over other similar medications. The real concern about drug manufacturers giving gifts to doctors who prescribe medications is the potential for only prescribing medications produced by the drug manufacturer giving gifts, even if it is not the best drug for the patient. Due to this concern, Senator Charles Grassley initiated hearings into the financial ties between the pharmaceutical industry and the American Psychiatric Association (APA). In 2006 the APA has received over nearly one third of its operating budget from the pharmaceutical industry. There is a real concern drug manufacturers are influencing prescribing practices of psychiatrists based upon the financial ties. Although there is no direct evidence yet, and there probably will not be a smoking gun, the appearance of improper influence is enough to cause significant concerns and is not merely baseless speculation. Harvard pediatrician Josep ... |
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