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Richard J. McMurray, MD; David Orentlicher, MD, JD
Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs American Medical Association Chicago, Ill

JAMA. 1991;266(1):63.

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—Goldstein's data raise questions about the extent to which certain of the AMA's guidelines are being observed. Physicians should not be receiving cameras and tape recorders (or even stuffed animals) from drug companies. However, there is reason to believe that the guidelines are having a substantial effect on the promotional practices of industry, particularly with regard to the more egregious abuses. For example, we believe that companies have stopped their practice of paying travel expenses for physicians and their spouses to attend company-funded conferences. To ensure greater adherence to the guidelines, we are developing measures for monitoring and enforcement. We are also forwarding reports of violations, including Goldstein's letter, to the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association so that it can take appropriate action with respect to its member companies.

LeBlond and Leung and Robson raise important concerns about physicians who serve as consultants to industry or who receive research funding . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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