Mapping conflict of interests

The following original research, which maps conflicts of interest, has been published in the current BMJ. It reveals that industry is FLOURISHING in the ‘healthcare ecosystem’ and concludes that: “Policies … Continue reading Mapping conflict of interests

The Psychopharmacology Committee [2021]

Two years have passed since I last considered the Psychopharmacology Committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. This committee has increased its membership from 10 to 14. Here is a … Continue reading The Psychopharmacology Committee [2021]

‘Scotland’s terrible record on drugs deaths’

The Sunday Post, 27 June 2021, included a news special based on recently published research. Analysis by Stirling University of the prescriptions for 350,000 Scots found one in 10 was … Continue reading ‘Scotland’s terrible record on drugs deaths’

New dawn for transparency

The front page of the BMJ [Saturday, 29 May 2021]: In which this news was shared: And this was the supporting Editorial: This was the front page of The Sunday … Continue reading New dawn for transparency