Re: Breakup of Physician, Drug Company Relationship Could Improve Health Care, Cut Co
Peer reviewed journal, huh? They accepted a study based on this: Results Three physicians and 3 nurses participated in the study. There was consensus on the existence and effectiveness of the clinic policy. Key themes identified from both groups of interviewees included the perception of enhanced clinic operation after eliminating interruptions from pharmaceutical representatives, positive response from the public, and reduced diversion of samples for personal use. Clinicians interviewed agreed that samples were of questionable benefit, that information obtained from industry representatives was incomplete or of questionable veracity or objectivity, and that it was helpful to substitute other drug information sources and clinic-sponsored lunches for past industry offerings.
3 docs and 3 nurses? Wow.... I wonder if any of those healthcare professionals would accept a study of that sort? They would COMPLETELY dismiss it as TOTALLY unreliable based on the low amount of participants. Their anecdotal evidence and opinion will be duely noted as will their COMPLETE HYPOCRACY!
http://www.jfponline.com/Pages.asp?AID=9786
