Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2249
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Publication type: Journal Article
Komesaroff PA, Kerridge IH.
Ethical issues concerning the relationships between medical practitioners and the pharmaceutical industry
Med J Aust 2002 Feb 4; 176:(3):118-21
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=11936308
Abstract:
Medical practitioners and the pharmaceutical industry serve interests that sometimes overlap and sometimes conflict. There is strong evidence that associations between industry and doctors influence the behaviour of the latter in relation to both clinical decision making and the conduct of research. In view of the risk of compromising relationships with patients and the integrity of the research process, doctors must exercise care in their dealings with industry. The basic principles underlying the conduct of doctors with respect to pharmaceutical companies should be openness and transparency. Clearly articulated procedures should be developed to deal with specific issues such as travel subsidies, receipt of gifts, sponsorship of conferences and continuing education activities, and dualities of interest arising in clinical and research settings.
Keywords:
*analysis
Australia
relationship between medical profession and industry
drug company sponsored research
conflict-of-interest
academic freedom
declaration of interests
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: ETHICS OF TRIALS
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: GIFT GIVING
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: LINKS BETWEEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRY
ETHICAL ISSUES IN PROMOTION: PAYMENT FOR MEALS, ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT
INFLUENCE OF PROMOTION: PRESCRIBING, DRUG USE
PROMOTION DISGUISED: CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
PROMOTION DISGUISED: SUPPORT FOR CME
REGULATIONS, CODES, GUIDELINES: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
SPONSORSHIP: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
