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Publication type: report

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) / Association of American Universities (AAU)
Protecting Patients, Preserving Integrity, Advancing Health: Accelerating the Implementation of COI policies in Human Subjects Research
: Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) / Association of American Universities (AAU) 2008 Feb
https://services.aamc.org/Publications/showfile.cfm?file=version107.pdf&prd_id=220&prv_id=268&pdf_id=107

Abstract:

(from Executive Summary)

Conclusion
The Advisory Committee recognized two fundamental problems in the current state of affairs in conflicts of interest programs. The first is the lack of consistency across academic institutions in the standards for addressing research-related conflicts of interest. The other problem involves the tension in the culture of today’s academic institutions, where steadily mounting pressure to participate in economic development and technology transfer technology may conflict with fundamental academic values. The Advisory Committee believes that its Report offers practical ways in which the academic community can address these issues vigorously, responsibly, and in keeping with their commitment to the integrity of research, the protection of human subjects, and the preservation of public trust.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Chapter 1: Policies on Individual Financial Conflicts of Interest in Human Subjects Research . . . 5
Chapter 2: Policies on Institutional Financial Conflicts of Interest in Human Subjects Research . . . 13
Chapter 3: Implementation of Conflicts of Interest Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
APPENDIX A:
Model Policy on Institutional Conflict of Interest in Human Subjects Research . . . . . . . .36
APPENDIX B:
Analyzing Cases Involving Potential Conflicts of Interest in Human Subjects Research: Template and Compendium of Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
APPENDIX C:
Definition of Financial Interests in Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
APPENDIX D:
Institutional Policies and Practices on Consulting: Topics and Question to Consider . . . .68
APPENDIX E:
Advisory Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70