SIR – Your description of the “cosy relationship
between doctors and drug companies” hit the mark. However, although
you describe the “detailing” of doctors by salesmen from drugs
companies, what of the other side of the equation—the physician who
willingly allows himself to be detailed? Two years ago I gave up the drug-company
habit. Drug pushers are no longer allowed in my crowded waiting room. I no
longer get my patients hooked on “free” samples of costly non-generic,
brand name drugs. And, while other physicians may enjoy the “customary
trio of food, flattery and friendship” now I “just say no”
to the free lunch and instead telephone my lovely wife during my lunch break.
While she isn't 25 years old, blonde and eagerly willing to laugh at my stupid
jokes, at least when she flirts with me I know it's for real.
Dr Russell Bird
Louisville, Kentucky
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