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Marketing and medicine: a questionable mix.
1Arizona Itnstitute of Urology, 1100 N. El Dorado Place, Tucson, AZ 85715, USA. doctorwhiz@gmail.com
Medical marketing has evolved significantly, becoming acceptable for physicians only recently. This review explores the history of medical marketing and offers ethical strategies for all doctors.
Area of Science:
- Medical marketing and practice promotion.
- History and ethics of healthcare advertising.
Background:
- Medicine is a dynamic field, constantly evolving.
- Physician marketing and practice promotion are relatively recent developments.
Observation:
- Historically, self-promotion was uncommon for medical professionals.
- The acceptance of marketing in medicine has grown in recent decades.
Findings:
- This article traces the historical trajectory of medical marketing.
- It presents ethical marketing examples applicable to diverse medical practices.
Implications:
- Physicians can ethically promote their practices.
- Understanding marketing history aids in contemporary ethical application.
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