Before voting on this poll, consider that most of the "freebies" we get are
actually samples of the meds that we can give to those patients, i.e.
elderly and low-income, that don't have prescription coverage.  Until
there's universal drug coverage, this is the only way that some patients
can have both meds and food.  I personally don't remember the last time
that any drug reps brought any other kind of "freebies" other than
samples.  Just food for thought.
Becky Saenz, MD, IBCLC


At 06:37 PM 01/13/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>On Medscape, pediatrics, there is a poll on whether you think drug company
>representatives should be allowed to "detail" which includes giving freebies
>to doctors.  So far the poll is over 60% in favor of this practice
>continuing.  I think we should all vote and change that poll!  You can get
>to it at http://www.medscape.com/Home/Topics/pediatrics/pediatrics.html
>Thanks.  Carroll Beckham, IBCLC
>
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