Think about it a minute! Advertising is almost never about your welfare. It is a very effective tool that plays on your emotions to get you to buy something that you don’t need. That increases profits for the sponsor of the advertisement. It is almost never about you and it rarely gives you a broader appreciation of the issues involved. It is always best to be skeptical about advertising—especially medical advertising. You have all heard the phrase “buyer beware” or caveat emptor. That has been a principle in our law for hundreds of years. The original case in 1603 was about a medical treatment that
Thanks, Bill. And this is why so many of us count on your to share those facts and learn from your writing. You are indeed an honorable man. Keep it up...
Very good piece today, Bill. Almost all ads on the limited TV I watch contain false claims about medicines and supplements, often aimed directly at people of color who have higher rates of chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s truly disgraceful and undermining of your own and other honest health care professionals’ messages about truly healthful eating and habits. It is anti-public health propaganda. Why as a society do we tolerate this misinformation? Best, David
Thanks David. It is always great to hear from you. You are right. Direct to consumer medical advertising is misleading, consumes limited resources to no effect, and makes people think they are using effective treatments when they are not. Direct to consumer advertisements for medical treatments were illegal for most of my life. This is what happens when greed overcomes ethical concerns and advocacy for patients.
Thanks, Bill. And this is why so many of us count on your to share those facts and learn from your writing. You are indeed an honorable man. Keep it up...
Thanks Steve. It is great to hear from you and I appreciate your comment very much.
Thank you for not accepting sponsors! I appreciate your perspective and the information that you share. Best, Jeanne
Thanks Jeanne.
Very good piece today, Bill. Almost all ads on the limited TV I watch contain false claims about medicines and supplements, often aimed directly at people of color who have higher rates of chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes. It’s truly disgraceful and undermining of your own and other honest health care professionals’ messages about truly healthful eating and habits. It is anti-public health propaganda. Why as a society do we tolerate this misinformation? Best, David
Thanks David. It is always great to hear from you. You are right. Direct to consumer medical advertising is misleading, consumes limited resources to no effect, and makes people think they are using effective treatments when they are not. Direct to consumer advertisements for medical treatments were illegal for most of my life. This is what happens when greed overcomes ethical concerns and advocacy for patients.