Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4110

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Publication type: Journal Article

Shickman MD.
CME’s relationship with industry
Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions 1990; 10:189-190

Abstract:

By and large the alliance between continuing medical education providers and commercial companies is a healthy one that benefits the health care professions, the commercial companies and the public. The author offers a series of principles to keep in mind when undertaking CME activities. He also cautions doctors that their ethical standards when it comes to CME need to be as high as those demanded from the pharmaceutical industry.

Keywords:
*editorial/United States/continuing medical education/corporate funding/conference speakers/honoraria/regulation of promotion/ATTITUDES REGARDING PROMOTION: HEALTH PROFESSIONALS/PROMOTION DISGUISED: COMPANY SPONSORED SPEAKING TOURS AND CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME