Laura Newman
I am a medical journalist and blogger. My stories have appeared in peer-reviewed journals and on the web. In Patient POV, I strive to bring the same rigor to telling stories about patients that I have shown in my previous work, which has featured research scientists and physicians.
Laura can be found on Twitter as @lauranewmanny.
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Tag Archives: conflict of interest
Conservative Drug Prescribing:
A Plea for Principles and Action
Tweet Does the concept of “conservative drug prescribing,” where doctors evaluate your medical history, examine you thoroughly, and think of ways to help you, without reaching for the latest new pill, mean much to you? If your experience is anything … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict of interest, drugs, DTC ads, FDA, FTC, pharmaceutical sponsorship, prescribing, quizzes, teaching
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Conflict of Interest, Health Advocacy Organizations, and Patients
Tweet As a follow-up to my post yesterday addressing disclosure and health advocacy groups and nonprofits, I have looked into this further online. And it is not that I think that advocates or advocacy groups are corrupt: I think advocates … Continue reading