Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4163
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Publication type: Journal Article
AAFP Congress approves statement on ethics of proprietary relationships.
Am Fam Physician. 1991 Dec 01; 44:(6):2233-9
Abstract:
The American Academy of Family Physicians approved a statement on ethics of proprietary relationships. This article summarizes the statement. The guidelines cover topics such as: trinkets, pens and pads; major gifts; so-called clinical trials; frequent-prescriber programs; home care kickbacks; CME funding; scientific displays; and sample medications.
Keywords:
*policy statement & guideline/United States/American Academy of Family Physicians/ relationship between medical profession and industry/conflict of interest/regulation of promotion/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: CONTACT WITH MEDICAL STUDENTS AND HOSPITAL STAFF/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Commerce/standards
Conflict of Interest
Congresses
Drug Industry/standards*
Editorial Policies
Ethics, Medical*
Family Practice/standards*
Humans
Organizational Policy
Physicians, Family/standards*
Societies, Medical*
United States
