Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4221

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Publication type: Journal Article

Richards JW Jr.
AAFP white paper on proprietary relationships: just do the right thing.
Am Fam Physician 1991 Dec; 44:(6):2023

Abstract:

This editorial outlines the guidelines on relationships with the pharmaceutical industry that were recently introduced by the American Academy of Family Physicians. 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:
*editorial/*policy statement & guideline/United States/American Academy of Family Physicians/conflict of interest/relationship between medical profession and industry/regulation of promotion/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: GIFT GIVING/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: PAYMENT FOR MEALS, ACCOMODATION, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Commerce/standards Drug Industry/standards* Ethics, Medical* Family Practice/standards Home Care Services Humans Organizational Policy Physicians, Family/standards* Societies, Medical United States