Dr. RW takes a nuanced approach to No Free Lunch and drug reps

“What about the practical consequences of the NFL objections? Are we ready to give up industry supported CME? I enjoy attending CME meetings. Although I can do without the pharmaceutical company exhibits, were it not for partial industry support the registration fees would be prohibitively expensive for many meetings. Not all physicians are wealthy. Those who attend AAFP and ACP meetings are among the least likely to be wealthy. I dare say many would not be able to attend at all without industry support.”

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