Information concerning medications is a necessity for nurse practitioners and other clinicians. Pharmaceutical companies' Medical Information services are an option for evidence-based, scientifically balanced information. This survey elicited clinicians' opinions regarding the use and utility of Medical Information services. The top reasons cited for not using the services included bias, awareness, and lack of transparency. Awareness of availability and quality of information from Medical Information services and addressing bias and transparency issues are needed. Clinicians who requested information from Medical Information services indicated receiving high-quality and useful information that had a clinical impact or provided a patient benefit.
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