Posted by alexandra_k on January 26, 2014, at 19:28:48
In reply to Re: Corelation does not imply causation » alexandra_k, posted by herpills on January 26, 2014, at 18:42:28
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> > drug trials isn't so much science... as it is about the process of patenting an invention / product.
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> good point I think
>what is absolutely astounding to me is that it is considered a controversial one.
pharmaceutical company representatives (sales / marketing people) are allowed to present their '9 out of 10 dentists recommend our brand of toothbrush' data to medical students in educational settings *as education* along with bribes such as free food, stationary, and conference sponsorship (in exchange for free advertising).
you would think the best way to teach medical students to think critically would be to... teach them to tell the difference between education and advertising. and to teach them enough psychology to tell that there really is no such thing as a free lunch - the effects of advertising are insidious and defy conscious awareness.
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