AMWA President Dr Justin Coleman was interviewed by 6minutes.com.au about his belief that GPs should welcome the move for greater transparency regarding payments and benefits from pharmaceuticaul companies:
Pharmaceutical companies last month released a draft plan to publicly name health professionals who accept payments, or even snacks, from them. Some GPs have reacted angrily to the proposal, saying it denigrates the profession. 6minutes talks with RACGP representative Dr Justin Coleman, who worked with Medicines Australia on the proposal.
Read the full interview with Dr Justin Coleman here.
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