Healthy Skepticism Library item: 5517

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Publication type: Journal Article

Thompson DF.
Understanding financial conflicts of interest.
N Engl J Med 1993 Aug 19; 329:(8):573-6
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/329/8/573

Abstract:

The problem of conflicts of interest in medicine is more complex than is often recognized. A more systematic framework is desirable for specifying and applying rules to regulate conflicts. A better understanding of the nature of conflicts of interest and a clearer formulation of standards could increase confidence in the medical profession. Physicians and scholars could then concentrate more fully on their main missions-treating patients, teaching students, and conducting research.

Keywords:
*analysis/drug company sponsored research/conflict of interest/SPONSORSHIP: RESEARCH Conflict of Interest*/legislation & jurisprudence Economics, Medical/standards Ethics, Medical Physicians/economics* Physicians/standards Referral and Consultation/economics Referral and Consultation/standards Research/economics United States