04/27/2011
Kevin OuttersonVery funny, from the Carlat Psychiatry Blog. My favorite part:
Hopefully the State Senate will realize that Massachusetts doctors have stronger ethical compasses than Massachusetts politicians, who since 2009 have been barred from receiving anything of value from lobbyists. Lawmakers are, indeed, vulnerable to inappropriate influence from meals and other gifts. But physicians would never prescribe more Abilify after enjoying a steak dinner funded by Bristol-Myers Squibb. After all, they’re doctors!
by Floccina on April 28th, 2011 at 10:06
Take that Paul Krugman.
by John Gordon on April 30th, 2011 at 08:46
Politicians receive campaign contributions. That is like physicians getting their office rent paid for.
Certainly physicians are easily corrupted, but it is amazing to suggest there are real limitations on the corruption of politicians.