Conflicts of interest in science and medicine: the physician's perspective |
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Authors: | Human Delon |
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Affiliation: | (1) World Medical Association, Boite Postale 63, 01212 Ferney-Voltaire, France |
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Abstract: | The various statements and declarations of the World Medical Association that address conflicts of interest on the part of physicians as (1) researchers, and (2) practitioners, are examined, with particular reference to the October 2000 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki. Recent contributions to the literature, notably on conflicts of interest in medical research, are noted. Finally, key provisions of the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics (2000–2001 Edition) that address the various forms of conflict of interest that can arise in the practice of medicine are outlined. An earlier version of this paper was presented at an International Conference on “Conflict of Interest and its Significance in Science and Medicine” held in Warsaw, Poland on 5–6 April, 2002. The World Medical Association (WMA) is a global federation of National Medical Associations representing the millions of physicians worldwide. Acting on behalf of patients and physicians, the WMA endeavours to achieve the highest possible standards of medical care, ethics, education and health-related human rights for all people. |
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Keywords: | physicians medical researchers conflicts of interest World Medical Association American Medical Association medical ethics deontology medical practice physician independence |
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