Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 February 2003
Suicide Incidence: Statements.
It is interesting that Mr. Dermot Walsh, the inspector of mental health institutions, has consistently referred in his reports to polypharmacy, the overuse of drugs or the use of several drugs where one or two could be used. Perhaps Members will reflect on this. The more who are aware of it the more we can challenge the medical profession on best practice. I have said many times that the doctor does not always know best. No profession has a monopoly of wisdom, including the pharmaceutical industry. As a pharmacist, I question the role the industry plays in the education of the medical profession. I will speak out on this as time goes by. It is an important aspect of the issue.
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