Posted by vwoolf on December 6, 2004, at 5:50:12
In reply to no, they don't., posted by ghost on December 5, 2004, at 15:33:09
I think another huge issue doctors face is that pharmacology changes so much so rapidly. Just think of your average 50 year old GP - he probably graduated about 25 years ago, in say 1979. Very little of his original knowledge will be of any use in the highly complicated field of medicines, and unless he attends frequent professional development courses, his only up to date knowledge will be from medical reps. Which is very scary.
How many of your private GP's attend these courses? Probably doctors working in clinics and hospitals are pressured into ongoing training, but most doctors in private practices are reluctant to take the time out.
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