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Radio 4,01 Apr 2026,28 mins

Available for 37 days

GP and academic, Dr Margaret McCartney thinks medicine remains conflicted, despite her 20-year quest to reveal the financial influences that can impact your treatments. She learns about today’s increase in partnerships with industry within the NHS and explores new ways of reducing conflicts of interest in medicine where possible. Presenter: Margaret McCartney Producer: Erika Wright Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

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