Comments on: Novartis stable of big name athletes lures docs to drug dinners

By: Anon

Anon — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:37:33 +0000

I’m a physician who has attended a number of these sports dinners and I see absolutely nothing wrong with this type of sponsorship. It’s an enjoyable break from the stress of medical practice and a chance to meet my boyhood heroes and other sports fans like me. It’s no different than you attending an interesting lecture sponsored by your local bank or insurance company.

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By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:32:39 +0000

Too bad the Feds are on to this – an absolutely brilliant marketing idea to attract docs who are sports fans to sit through the sponsored drug talk. And no need to hand out those envelopes filled with cash.

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By: Cheryle in Chicago

Cheryle in Chicago — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:16:57 +0000

You are so right. No matter what doctors say, “kickback” is the accurate word for money that companies pay to doctors to get them sell their drugs or medical devices. These doctors don’t seem to understand how bad this looks for them, and how it impacts their credibility.

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By: Watching

Watching — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:38:32 +0000

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