“A growing body of research suggests that...emotions find their way into the office and, when it comes time to pick a medicine, influence prescribing behavior,” says a recent posting on Eye For Pharma (click here to read full content).In the online article, Nayana Vogel, a consultant with Kantar Health, is quoted, “We all like to believe that we are rational, considered decision-makers. Physicians are no exception. Indeed, when asked, physicians will state their decisions are based on clinical evidence, experience, and the patient situation.” But, Vogel says, doctors’ emotions wield surprising power over their decisions, especially when it comes time to choose one brand over another.
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