Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6479

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Publication type: Journal Article

Williams JR.
CMA issues revised guidelines on physicians' relationship with pharmaceutical industry.
CMAJ 1994 Jan 15; 150:(2):263,
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pubmed&pubmedid=8287352

Abstract:

The guidelines from the Canadian Medical Association do not prevent or discourage companies from sponsoring continuing medical education events. The updated guidelines represent a substantial consensus among medical associations, CME providers and indusgtry in Canada. The remaining challenges are implementing the guidelines and expanding them into areas of medical education and research.

Keywords:
The guidelines from the Canadian Medical Association do not prevent or discourage companies from sponsoring continuing medical education events. The updated guidelines represent a substantial consensus among medical associations, CME providers and indusgtry in Canada. The remaining challenges are implementing the guidelines and expanding them into areas of medical education and research.