Re: Re: Re: Quote from the article
Originally posted by tsscls
So the gov won't be suceptible to manipulation by the pharma. co.s? Lobbyists don't affect the gov? I have a pretty good relationship with my GP, and I trust him more than the gov. Who should I trust more?
GP's have always been lobby'd by pharma companies and always will be. The difference with lobbying government is the aim is to change policy. With GP's it's to get them to recommend a certain drug.
The only problem under this system is that the GP's will be keeping in mind budgets while prescribing drugs or treatment rather than recommending the absolute best possible and leaving it to health boards to either allow the treatment to go ahead or not.