Kevin Pho, MD 3/2/2026

Why I stopped accepting pharmaceutical-sponsored lunches

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A physician reflects on the ethical conflict of accepting industry-sponsored lunches while treating patients who struggle with medication costs. The article cites data on the scale of pharmaceutical marketing to clinicians and research showing even small gifts influence prescribing habits, arguing these practices reveal systemic issues in healthcare.

Why I stopped accepting pharmaceutical-sponsored lunches

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