The debate regarding prescription authority for psychologists has made salient the probable impact of pharmaceutical marketing on psychologists' prescribing practices. However, the potential impact of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) of prescription medications on prescribing habits has not been adequately addressed with the psychological literature. When prescription authority is granted, practicing psychologists and trainees need to be aware of the potential impact that DTCA could have on them as both consumers and patient care providers. The current review provides a brief history of direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing and then focuses in on issues relevant to the advertisement of psychotropic medication. The impact that DTCA could have on psychologists is explored, both in practical and theoretical realms.
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Te Korowai Whariki Capital & Coast Dist Hlth Boar, Wellington, New ZealandTe Korowai Whariki Capital & Coast Dist Hlth Boar, Wellington, New Zealand
Every-Palmer, Susanna
Duggal, Rishi
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Hauora Waikato Grp, Hamilton, New ZealandTe Korowai Whariki Capital & Coast Dist Hlth Boar, Wellington, New Zealand
Duggal, Rishi
Menkes, David B.
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Univ Auckland, Waikato Clin Sch, Psychiat, Auckland, New ZealandTe Korowai Whariki Capital & Coast Dist Hlth Boar, Wellington, New Zealand
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Univ Calif Davis, Ctr Hlth Serv Res Primary Care, Sacramento, CA 95817 USAUniv Calif Davis, Ctr Hlth Serv Res Primary Care, Sacramento, CA 95817 USA
Kravitz, RL
WESTERN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE,
2000,
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