I&#x27;m a doctor, and I think this is a good idea.<p>The information provided to both doctors and patients by drug companies is marketing material. The best source of information is peer-reviewed publications, and even those are subject to some bias. Still, that&#x27;s the best source we have, and should be the primary way all of us get health care information. If you, as a patient, do not understand what the reasearch articles are about, bring them with you to your appointment.<p>In my clinic, I do not accept visits or items from drug reps (including glossy marketing materials, pens, etc); the only thing they can leave me is a copy of a peer-reviewed article.