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That is a very good initiative to focus on this neglected area.
It is no surprise nor secret that in drug promotion activities
in all countries results of clinical trials are indiscriminately
presented to practising doctors, with all possible claims.
We would need to work with doctors and pharmacists to unravel
the "mysteries" of clinical studies and to transfer to them the
principles of clinical epidemiology, that will enable them to
assess the vast scientific and promotional literature in a more
critical way.
Kees de Joncheere
Regional adviser for pharmaceuticals
WHO/EURO
Email: CJO@who.dk
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