Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Doctors became hypnotized by the appearance of “science”, even if the literature they consulted was essentially pharmaceutical advertising. Such optimism would be disappointed by dwindling pharmaceutical progress in the later half of the century. Antibiotics and insulin were genuine scientific breakthroughs.

Pharmaceutical 138

Pharmaceutical Construction Reporting Manufacturing 138

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

I thought that if I consulted with another psychiatrist to alter my medication, I would eventually feel almost human. He diagnosed me with ‘Major Depressive Disorder’ after a twenty-minute consultation and prescribed me my first ‘antidepressant’, Venlafaxine. I asked my psychiatrist during our final consultation.

Consulting 135

Consulting Pharmaceutical Cleaning Controlling 135

Mad in America

JUNE 13, 2024

The ward round was a time when the consultant showed his (rarely her in those days) colours. My intention was to become a GP, but just before I reached that goal, I was side-lined into postgraduate training to become an A&E consultant. I had to learn to recognise my survival persona, one who was easily controlled and coerced.

Training 140

Training Pharmaceutical Consulting Influencing 140

Success

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Now, she coaches others on how to achieve their perfect workplace, as a strategic success and workplace wellness coach with TDJ Consulting. Create your own boundaries from the start Gina Newton, a pharmaceutical consultant-turned-spiritual lifestyle coach, sets clear boundaries with clients up front. She did, and it worked.

Flexibility 126

Flexibility Flexibility Coaching Pharmaceutical 126

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Nemeroff and Schatzberg declared 17 industry ties each: Dr. Nemeroff has been a consultant to or received honoraria from Abbott, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Forest Laboratories, Janssen, Eli Lilly, Merck, Mitsubishi, Neurocrine Biosciences, Organon, Otsuka, Pfizer, Pharmacia–Upjohn, Sanofi, SmithKline Beecham, Solvay, and Wyeth–Ayerst.

Consulting 131

Consulting Pharmaceutical Reporting Manufacturing 131

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

The first therapist I consulted, a gray-haired woman I’ll call Margaret, seemed ill at ease and unsure how to proceed from the outset. Like all three therapists I ultimately consulted, she held a master’s degree in social work. For me, it’s quality control,” Wampold said. “Is Therapists for BetterHelp are on their own.

Insurance 141

Insurance Consulting Advertising Controlling 141

Mad in America

JANUARY 9, 2024

So well that no Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) were needed to show they worked. They might be randomizing, and controlling with a placebo, but they were doing Assays—Randomized Controlled Assays (RCAs). Leber left ‘Randomization’ and ‘Controls’ in place in the new Assays. Who said no RCTs were needed?

Healthcare 120

Healthcare Pharmaceutical Problem-Solving Controlling 120