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The Cost of Making Medical Decisions Political
Posted by Cheryl Bettigole, MD, MPH March 9, 2012 at 10:52 PM
One of my long-time patients was in for a clinic visit recently, a routine check that seems almost unnecessary. He has a history of kidney failure and heart disease, but has done well since his kidney transplant more than 8 years ago. He sees a cardiologist who manages his heart disease, a nephrologist who makes [...]
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AMSA’s PharmFree Scorecard: U.S. Medical Schools Head in Right Direction to Avoid Conflict of Interest
Posted by Ann Woloson, NPA Director of Education March 9, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Written by Rupin Thakkar, MD, NPA Unbranded Doctor Network Co-Chair, March 9, 2012 While there’s still work to be done, it’s good news that more medical schools in the US are adopting strong conflict-of-interest policies governing pharmaceutical industry interactions at the schools. The American Medical Student Association’s (AMSA) 2012 PharmFree Scorecard reveals that 102 of [...]
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When Birth Control Isn’t
Posted by Jean Silver-Isenstadt, MD, PhD, NPA Executive Director February 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM
This piece was written by Erin Wyner, MD, a family physician and a NPA-California member. It was originally posted on the Mom’s Rising Blog, 2/27/2012. As a physician, I am deeply concerned about the extreme opposition from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to important new rules requiring employers that provide health insurance to their [...]
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