Comments on: “Relapses Seen As Patients Abandon Treatment in Response to Negative Law Firm Ads”

By: Todd Rogers

Todd Rogers — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:30:33 +0000

Bill.
That reference was not at all sinister. I fully support Rx and healthcare companies and their respective pursuit of large profits, if so deserved. That they can provide better living through chemistry and produce profit for the shareholders is the epitome of capitalism, and I’m 100% behind that. That the plaintiff’s bar might be stiffled in their marketing message because it may threaten public health is all the sweeter.

By: William Nuesslein

William Nuesslein — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:00:03 +0000

The introduction of anti-psychotic drugs liberated many from indefinite confinement in mental institutions. The drugs are a godsend.

I am glad that Todd Rogers invested in a company that makes these drugs, but I just do not understand his sinister references to ROI. Shouldn’t we all focus on a profession, the Plaintiff Bar, that appeals to the paranoia of mentally ill people. Shame on them!

By: Todd Rogers

Todd Rogers — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:23:57 +0000

Could this be pharma and health care professionals, and their respective insurers, laying the keel for a well calculated response to increased prod. liability and med/mal costs? After all, companies such as Lilly are in business to yield profit/ROI. This could be groundwork for reducing liability costs, thus a better ROI for investors.
Disclosure: I own Lilly shares.

If I think this through, I foresee a possible showdown between 1st Amnd. rights (commercial speech of plaintiffs’ attys) and public health.

By: Ima Fish

Ima Fish — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:20:15 +0000

“Plaintiffs attorneys need to consider the consequences that these advertisements may have on patients.”

Sounds like the basis of a great class action lawsuit:

“Has an attorney’s advertising made you afraid to take your medication? Were you then injured in a failed suicide attempt? Have you lost a loved one because of an attorney’s advertising? If so, call us at 1 800 Lawyers Suing Lawyers!”