Scottish Brain Sciences
A few years ago a senior UK academic in mental health stated gleefully to his colleagues: “It’s boom time in industry!” I was reminded of this statement when reading this … Continue reading Scottish Brain Sciences
Tag: Key opinion leaders and Industry
Who is wagging the dogs tail?
Before I retired as an NHS psychiatrist I made a ‘Subject Access’ inquiry to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The heavily redacted response revealed that the College operates in dark … Continue reading Who is wagging the dogs tail?
“Ten FACTS”
The International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists is underway in Edinburgh. Yesterday’s “education” drew to a close with this session: All ‘FACTS’ were provided by Paid Opinion Leaders. … Continue reading “Ten FACTS”
A blot, a stain, or perhaps something worse?
In my dictionary I find this definition of ‘blot’: On learning that GSK will resume paying doctors to promote its drugs after a “policy U turn”, Fiona Godlee, Editor in … Continue reading A blot, a stain, or perhaps something worse?