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Ads On Widely-Used Medical App May Wield Dangerous Influence On Doctors

Ads On Widely-Used Medical App May Wield Dangerous Influence On Doctors

Nearly half of American doctors rely on virtual assistants that fit inside their pockets. They’re smartphone apps made by Epocrates, and they help guide healthcare professionals through drug dosing and insurance information, but they also pimp out suggestions for sponsored medications. Some worry the apps may hinder doctors’ work by urging them to place sponsor dollars over patients’ needs. [More]