B.C. doctors need unbiased info on prescription drugs

As a family physician, I need to be sure that each medication I prescribe has good evidence behind its use for my patient's diagnosis, concurrent medical conditions and demographic. This isn't as straightforward as it sounds, because good evidence isn't always easy to find.

In an often polarized culture of illness and suffering in which some patients take pride in avoiding medication use and others desperately search for a cure, it's important for patients and physicians to have real conversations about risks and benefits. With increasing access to a motley collection of online information, my job of critical appraisal and patient education is growing ever more important. In this context it's important to know where physicians get their information.