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Published Online: 20 August 2004

No Free Lunch

Sreenivasa R. Desai, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations
Publication: Psychiatric News
Volume 39, Number 16
https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.39.16.0390033c
Recently I decided to curtail my attendance at luncheon CME meetings sponsored by drug companies. I attend only one meeting—that of the local APA chapter, but even this meeting is supported by a drug company.
I am not against advancing my knowledge of psychiatry, nor am I against listening to “experts.” I have come to realize that despite speakers' assertions that the discussed topic will be presented with no bias, I invariably find subtle emphasis on the sponsor's product.
It is regrettable that some “experts” have made a career out presenting lectures supported by drug companies. Recently I learned that some of the clinicians I hold in high regard have joined this circle.
By sheer accident, I learned about a monthly newsletter that publishes articles for clinicians without any sponsorship. This newsletter gives me unbiased psychiatric knowledge and CME credits, and, of course, it is not free!

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Volume 39 • Number 16 • August 20, 2004
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Published online: 20 August 2004
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Sreenivasa R. Desai, M.D.
Binghamton, N.Y.
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