Posted by spike4848 on January 21, 2002, at 14:38:27
In reply to Re: Dr. Ivan Goldberg, posted by Bekka H. on January 21, 2002, at 13:40:03
Two summers ago, I learned from a similar article about clinical trials in the U.S. that at least 50% of all doctors who are involved pharmaceutical research receive money from the drug companies for their research. Now, are the pharmaceutical companies really going to keep doctors who speak the truth on the payroll?
Hey There,
Yes .... I get taken out by drug representatives alot. They take you to nice dinner .... give you alot of free samples and toys for the office .... all the while pushing their drug and trashing the opponents drug.
If a medication is useful .... I will use it. Why do drug companies need to pay individuals(drug representatives=cheerleaders) to convince you there product is superior? Probable because in reality, their drug is inferior. It is a shame .... medications that affect the quality of people's lives .... all caught up in marketing schemes. Why ... so the president of the drug company can make his payments on the second house in the Hamptons. Health care shouldn't be like this.
I refuse to speak to drug representatives.
Sorry about the ranting and raving.
Spike
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