Psychiatrists Top List in Drug Maker Gifts - New York Times: "Vermont officials disclosed Tuesday that drug company payments to psychiatrists in the state more than doubled last year, to an average of $45,692 each from $20,835 in 2005. Antipsychotic medicines are among the largest expenses for the state’s Medicaid program."
Unfortunately, I have seen this behavior in action. Need an anti-depressant? Drug X is paying the most right now, so that is what everyone gets. Anti-psychotic? You get Drug Y, even if drug W may be a better choice. Are you all drugged up and feeling sluggish? You get drug Z, which is a prescription stimulant. Feel like your heart is going to explode now? Sorry, your 5 minutes of my time is up now, where is my 3:25?
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