Hearing the same thing over and over

This is going to be a short and to the point comment. I keep hearing the same tired old advertisements urging us to use the latest and best medications or drugs. How is it that hearing the same old line over and over will convince me to purchase their product? Today it was Boniva, now I do not know it could be a very good product, but what is said in these convince me it is not worth the chance. Now its Plavix its supposed to reduce cholesterol plates building up, but the ad tells me not to try it because it could be dangerous. The straw that makes me made is that I am supposed to tell my doctor about this product, but be sure to tell her what she already knows. I prefer to let my doctor tell me what is best for given my health needs. Forget trying to sell their products for me to my doctor.

Take my pole

 I am sure that every one that probably has read the postings in this blog will agree that something needs to be done. I am convinced that a change at the top of this countries leadership will go along way towards change in health care. Just out of curiousity and for no other reason I have set up a pole on this post. If you think of any additional questions to ask, please post a response?

Take my poll!

An Addicted Society

We are addicted to a multitude of drugs and medications. Just look at the ads on your television as I did to day. I counted no fewer then 13 separate advertisement segments. Some of them granted were for the same drug. My concern is that these are all paid advertisements, that means that the networks are dependent on the drug manufactures. It would be good if we could outlaw television and radio advertisements for the pharmaceutical companies. I would like it if we could add that same ban to magazines. The only truthful place for these advertisements should be in professional journals. It is my doctors right to choose the right medication for me and I will not be a party to short circuiting that relationship. Only it is my responsibility to be truthful with her about my medical problems.