Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Institute of Medicine Calls for Doctors to Stop Taking Gifts From Drug Makers

AMSA has long urged Medical Students, Residents, Physicians, and Hospitals to go 'PharmFree' by not accepting gifts from pharmaceutical reps. This move from the IOM puts us one step closer in minimizing conflicts-of-interest in the practice of medicine.

Check out the article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/29/health/policy/29drug.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimeshealth

Learn more about AMSA's PharmFree campaign at:
http://amsa.org/prof/pharmFAQ.cfm

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