See this CNN podcast. It is critical that you consider the steps offered to protect yourself from Medical Marketing.
Who is wooing your doctor?
"Linda Lewis says that when she had back surgery two years ago, her surgeon didn't do what was best for her health; he did was best for his bank account."
Story Highlights
Expert: Research shows that financial ties to drug, device makers influence doctors
Last year, five companies were ordered to disclose payments to physicians
Drugs taken long term are heavily marketed to doctors; short-term drugs less so
Another consideration adhesion patients must face.
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