Profits before people? : ethical standards and the marketing of prescription drugs / Leonard J. Weber.

Author/creator Weber, Leonard J., 1942-
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2006.
Description206 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesBioethics and the humanities
Bioethics and the humanities. ^A695239
Contents Ethics and for-profit business -- The pharmaceutical industry and its stakeholders -- Drug companies and healthcare professionals : the ethics agenda -- Medical professionalism and scientific integrity -- The industry's code : not good enough -- Drug samples : the most important gifts -- Marketing is not objective education -- Medical education : industry at arm's length -- Clinical research and the limits of commercial interests -- Citizens and consumers -- Direct-to-consumer advertising : conflicting interests -- Direct-to-consumer advertising : better is better.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [185]-197) and index.
LCCN 2005027198
ISBN0253347483 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780253347480

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HD9666.5 .W43 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold