Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4047

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Publication type: Journal Article

Canavan B.
Forging the alliance: CME’s relationship with industry
Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 1990; 10:123-128

Abstract:

The pharmaceutical industry and continuing medical education can be equal partners in what will be a formidable yet rewarding task. There are many benefits from this alliance including the rapid diffusion of new information.

Keywords:
*analysis/United States/sponsored symposia & conferences/continuing medical education/CME/Food and Drug Administration/FDA/Wyeth/industry perspective/corporate funding/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: DIRECT GOVERNMENT REGULATION