To see or not to see.

Australian Doctor,  September, 2005  

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While most GPs make the time to see pharmaceutical company reps, a large number are turning their backs. Is this a wise decision, or just another form of censorship? by John Kron

DR Peter Mansfield was startled when a fellow GP asked him: "You think that I would betray the trust of my patients just for a pen?"

"I was offended by the accusation," says Dr Mansfield, a GP in Willunga. "It was a clear misunderstanding of my position that doctors prescribe what they believe are the best drugs, but the evidence shows that unintended bias is common because ...

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