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Bad medicine; Big Pharma's cash injections lead to poor ethical outcomes.

Publication: Modern Healthcare
Publication Date: 07-AUG-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: Todd Sloane, Assistant Managing Editor/Op-Ed

During a recent visit to a busy urban medical group office, I spent an hour and a half in a waiting room. During that time, no fewer than six drug salespeople came and went. I thought I was seeing things, but there was no mistaking the parade of sample cases, clipboards, cheerleader looks and chirpy demeanor. Even at a top-drawer academic-oriented practice, I had to wonder what was transpiring behind closed doors.

As investigations, litigation and legislation swirl about them, drugmakers continue with business as usual, raking...

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