Healthy Skepticism Library item: 4327

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Publication type: Journal Article

Chren MM.
Industry-funded dermatologic research within academia in the United States: fiscal and ethical considerations.
J Invest Dermatol 1992 Nov; 99:(5):664-5

Abstract:

The author contends that to best serve the interests of society, patients and the medical profession more is needed than formal guidelines that simply encourage open communications and disclosure when it comes to the research by academic scientists that is funded by industry. She suggests that all funds for research from commercial sources to doctors or their institutions be pooled and distributed by an independent intermediary, which would award grants on the basis of scientific worth.

Keywords:
*letter to the editor/United States/dermatology/drug company sponsored research/gift giving/relationship between researchers, academic institutions and industry/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: GIFT GIVING/REGULATION, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/SPONSORSHIP: RESEARCH Dermatology/economics* Drug Industry/economics* Ethics Research/economics* Research Support* Schools United States