Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6884

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Publication type: Journal Article

Shalansky S.
Conflicting opinions on conflict of interest
Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 1999; 52:67-68

Abstract:

Many studies are funded by drug companies and many educational events would not be possible without industry support. Most journals require disclosure of any financial connection with a company. Industry affiliation is a potentially strong source of bias. There is general agreement that it is impossible to avoid all possible conflicts of interest. When deciding whether to attend or participate in an industry sponsored educational event or study health care professionals should ask themselves whether disclosing such participation to their coworkers would affect their ability to carry out patient care responsibilities as effectively as possible.

Keywords:
*editorial/Canada/ agency role/ conflict of interest/ continuing medical education/ drug company sponsored research/ corporate funding/ relationship between pharmacists and industry / pharmacies and pharmacists/ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY/PROMOTION DISGUISED: CLINICAL TRIALS/PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME