Evidence has repeatedly demonstrated that when marketing is conflated with medical education the consequences can not just be harmful but also undermine the scientific pursuit of objectivity.

Debate on a motion on the performance of the MHRA

16 January 2025, House of Commons Chamber, motion for the debate:   The full debate can be watched by clicking here   The full transcription of this debate [Hansard] can … Continue reading Debate on a motion on the performance of the MHRA

The Myth of Unbiased Medical Education

In a recent blog I shared promotional material hosted by the BMJ. This material included videos of a symposium held at the Royal Society of Medicine: The Royal Society of … Continue reading The Myth of Unbiased Medical Education

Dr Marigold’s prescriptions

Dr Marigold’s prescriptions: To play this short film please click here or on the image above Music credit: ‘Intruder’ by Peter Gabriel. ‘Dr Marigold’: from the writings of Charles Dickens. … Continue reading Dr Marigold’s prescriptions

S Y M B O L I C

“Real science”, the Academic argued, should be “based on what  is considered credible.” The Academic continued: “This is is one of the ‘Rules of Science’ and is necessary if we are to … Continue reading S Y M B O L I C

Transparency: BMJ Editor in Chief

The full editorial, which is open access, and includes all references, citations and links, can be read here. Kamran Abbasi, editor in chief of the BMJ, 24 October 2024: “In … Continue reading Transparency: BMJ Editor in Chief