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> How else are doctors, especially those who are 10, 20 years removed from their residency, supposed to learn about new treatments and medicines? With some oth
by nextaccountic 5y ago
> How else are doctors, especially those who are 10, 20 years removed from their residency, supposed to learn about new treatments and medicines?
With some other mechanism that doesn't have major conflicts of interest? Like, I don't know, attending to actual courses, like any other profession that requires continuing training.
- listenallyall 5y agoWho is teaching the courses? Where do they get their info? Given the very limited oversight of "continuing education", it's trivial for Merck or Pfizer to ensure their advocate teaches the class or records the online seminar -- with zero requirement that they disclose that fact. At least when a drug rep visits the office and buys lunch, you know the source.
- nextaccountic 5y agoAt this point we need public policy to stop such bad actors. Or you mean we should give up and do nothing? But why?