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Bernard J Carroll, consultant

¹Pacific Behavioral Research Foundation, PO Box 223040, Carmel, CA 93922-3040, USA

bcarroll{at}redshift.com

Buckwell pleads for an idealised state of transparent relations between the industry and key opinion leaders.1 The reality is different. Here is a description from an internationally recognised clinical scientist about his experience with the industry. I respect his confidentiality and that of the corporation. My colleague’s experience is not atypical.

“When [the company] first began trumpeting the success of [their drug], I …