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Begrebet Disease Mongering er efterhånden godt kendt i det store udland. Disease Mongering sker når store medicinalvirksomheder vil sikre fremtidig indtjening og forsøger at sikre den gennem at isolere almindelige, "brugte" symptomer og lave dem om til selvstændige nye diagnoser. Disse nye diagnoser udvikler de (eller genbruger) lægemidler til, helst lægemidler der kan patenteres (= høje udsalgspriser) og så fortsætter bussiness af usual.
International Conference 'Selling Sickness'
7 and 8 October 2010
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam

We offer a challenging programme with a variety of sessions, aimed at exploring the theme of 'Selling Sickness' on the first day, and working towards solutions on the second day. The conference is designed for everyone with an interest in pharmaceutical information and promotion including: health professionals, policy makers, staff of government health and regulatory departments, inspectors, staff of pharmaceutical, advertising and public relations companies, staff of NGOs and journalists. The host is Healthy Skepticism (Netherlands) assisted by the Dutch Institute for Rational Use of Medicine and Healthy Skepticism (International). The sponsors are the Dutch Ministry of Health and the Dutch Health Care Inspectorate, the conference is co-sponsored by the World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe. We proudly present you our programme now.
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