Marsha, when this type of reaction occurs, you can bet that there is some
underlying strong emotion here...I think that people know what is right,
but they also feel that they are bound by the convention of their
profession...and many professionals accept gifts from formula companies,
and not just small ones either.
Puts one into an ethical bind.

Kathleen

At 07:36 AM 7/4/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>If they are sold and serviced properly, they can be strong allies. A
>nurse who supports Ross is like another salesman." Some people must enjoy
>being used! The neonatologist defending these practices should be happy that
>she has become one of the duped!


Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet, Indep. Consultant
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