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| Author, Analytic (01) | : | Westfall, John M.//McCabe Jennifer//Nicholas, Richard A. |
| Title, Analytic (04) | : | Personal use of drug samples by physicians and office staff |
| Medium Designator (05) | : | Analytic survey |
| Journal Title (10) | : | JAMA |
| Date of Publication (20) | : | 1997 |
| Volume ID (22) | : | 3850 |
| Location in Work (25) | : | 141-143 |
| Notes (42) | : | Methodology note: This study was conducted in a residency office and may not reflect the personal use of drug samples by physicians and staff in a private office. The survey method used in this study is difficult to validate. There is the possibility of a |
| Abstract (43) | : | CONTEXT: Pharmaceutical samples are commonly used in ambulatory care settings. There is limited research on their use or impact on health care providers and patients. OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of personal use of drug samples over a 1-year period by physicians and medical office staff. DESIGN, SUBJECTS, AND SETTING: An anonymous cross- sectional survey of all physicians, resident physicians, nursing staff, and office staff in a family practice residency. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Quantity of drug samples taken for personal or family use. RESULTS: Of 55 surveys issued, 53 (96%) were returned. A total of 230 separate drug samples were reported taken in amounts ranging from 1 dose to greater than 1 month's supply. Two respondents reported no use of drug samples, while 4 respondents reported taking more than 10 different samples. CONCLUSION: Drug samples are commonly taken by physicians and office staff for personal and family use. The ethical implications of this practice warrant further discussion. |
| Keywords (45) | : | *analytic survey/United States/doctors/office staff/drug samples/physicians in training/bioethics/EVALUATION OF PROMOTION: SAMPLES/PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES: SAMPLES |
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