tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post3900111236117685..comments2024-03-16T00:27:31.848-07:00Comments on Hooked: Ethics, Medicine, and Pharma: A New Paradigm for Drug Reps, or, "M-I-C...K-E-Y..."Howard Brodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00599587504924835039noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-58032526534617038932012-02-20T14:43:20.143-08:002012-02-20T14:43:20.143-08:00I'm a drug rep. The paradigm shift spoken of ...I'm a drug rep. The paradigm shift spoken of here is absolutely what seems to be happening in our industry and I agree that it is a more ethical way of interacting with our customers. I'm not sure of how it will serve a companies purpose of increasing sales however. I mean really, good customer service maybe, but being completely non-biased and recommending other products? It's noble but what's the point? I think 72000 is just a starting point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-2453186659787160832012-02-15T07:42:55.538-08:002012-02-15T07:42:55.538-08:00The idea that physicians would ever prescribe base...The idea that physicians would ever prescribe based upon data supplied by a drug rep (regardless of how many toys or lunches they provide) diminishes the intellectual integrity of the profession. As an RN, who thoroughly enjoys the bling provided by drug reps at various presentation venues, and the potential educational opportunity, I’m ever a skeptic as to the efficacy of the drug. <br />In my opinion, drug reps are similar to real estate agents; they provide some interesting superficial information, often dress nice, but neither know nor care whether structural integrity exists. <br />My hope is that physicians, being scientists, would use discerning critical thinking skills, in reviewing the literature rather than relying upon a drug rep for anything more than some useful pens and perhaps a Viagra soap dispenser.Nonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11591139124197991688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-47379850057537556942012-02-13T08:25:37.742-08:002012-02-13T08:25:37.742-08:00I agree with A. Patrick, patients do deserve a bet...I agree with A. Patrick, patients do deserve a better understanding of what therapies they are undertaking.Tutoringhttp://mcatquestionoftheday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-72963885137113142472012-02-13T06:36:02.488-08:002012-02-13T06:36:02.488-08:00Increasing physician satisfaction is a much better...Increasing physician satisfaction is a much better way to promote a pharmaceutical agent than simply telling them to write more prescriptions or what the benefits.hysterectomy treatment in indiahttp://www.aasthahealthcare.com/Laparoscopic-Hyesterctomy-Treatment.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1732132352927731247.post-58826274295478906872012-02-05T11:32:46.350-08:002012-02-05T11:32:46.350-08:00Thanks, Howard for the update on pharmaceutical re...Thanks, Howard for the update on pharmaceutical reps. You're on target with the comment about physicians who decide to prescribe or not prescribe a drug based on how the rep acted. <br />Our profession has been too close to these corporations for too long. Patients deserve a better understanding of benefits and harms of various therapies, not usually available through drug reps.A. Patrick Jonas, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15935504320560038973noreply@blogger.com