Do you think doctors are influenced too much by freebies offered by pharmaceutical companies, such as free trips to educational seminars at resorts?

Do you think doctors are influenced too much by freebies offered by pharmaceutical companies, such as free trips to educational seminars at resorts?
(Total Votes: 103 ) View Comments

Yes ( 76.7%)

No ( 23.3%)

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