BMJ  2007;334:274 (10 February), doi:10.1136/bmj.39115.393947.1F

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Slow handclapping and the sound of silence

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Much as I like the idea of slow handclapping speakers who do not declare their conflict(s) of interest,1 this method of protest can really only be practised by the few that pay their own way to attend the meeting. Too many snouts are in the trough to expect anything other than shameful silence.

Paul K Morrish, neurologist

Gloucester paulmorrish903@btinternet.com

Competing interests: None declared.

  1. Godlee F. Editor's choice. Reputations for sale? BMJ 2007; doi: 10.1136/bmj.39105.657465.47[Free Full Text]

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