tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post3762408699121320446..comments2024-03-16T00:27:31.848-07:00Comments on Hooked: Ethics, Medicine, and Pharma: What's Playing in Peoria? Commercial Influence over CME Is Alive and WellHoward Brodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00599587504924835039noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-34534784427680925722010-07-30T11:16:47.342-07:002010-07-30T11:16:47.342-07:00I think the old saying is true, "money corrup...I think the old saying is true, "money corrupts". Our hospital has Wednesday Grand CME Rounds for physicians, et al. They are always good talks and sponsored by Pfizer, BI or somebody else. But I can't say there is an obvious conflict of interest as the speakers are supposed to reveal any endorsement deals up front. I have also heard physicians tout methods/products that were contrary to the sponsor, which I thought lent credibility to our program. For instance when Spiriva first hit the market, the pulmonary physicians presented an update on COPD mgt. and were very careful not to overstate the possible benefits of Spiriva. The MD's were very understated, even skeptical, in their explanation of Spiriva and the scientific data, despite Pfizer sponsoring the Grand Round.<br /><br />But I can see where inpropriety could still be hinted at, so separating the money from the education seems like a great idea. But this means either physicians will have to take less honorariums or somebody else will have to pick up the tab.stop smoking helphttp://www.stopsmokinghelper.orgnoreply@blogger.com