Health industry practices that create conflicts of interest: A policy proposal for academic medical centers

Article Abstract:

Conflicts of interest between physician's commitment to patient care and the desire of pharmaceutical companies and their representatives to sell their products pose challenges to the principles of medical professionalism. A policy is proposed that would have academic medical centers take a lead in eliminating conflicts of interest between physicians and the health care industry.

Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical professions

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Role of professional organizations in regulating physician expert witness testimony

Article Abstract:

The article questions the reliability and dependability of testimonies presented by physicians at trials of colleagues relevant to medical malpractices. The responsibility of professional organizations in regulating the process is discussed.

Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Company legal issue, Investigations, Medical personnel, Medical malpractice, Medical societies

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