Device Firms Go Direct To Consumers Amid Physician Skepticism
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Device firms are increasing investments in television advertising for their implantable products, but some physicians are skeptical that safety information about complex devices can be adequately conveyed in direct-to-consumer ads
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