Managing conflict of interest in clinical practice.
Conflict of interest, even the appearance of potential conflict, has long been a concern for physicians and scientists. Conflict of interest arises when an activity is accompanied by a divergence between personal or institutional benefit when compared to the responsibilities to patients and to society; it arises in the context of research, purchasing, leadership, and investments. Conflict of interest is of concern because it compromises the trust of the patient and of society in the individual physician or the medical center.
Camilleri
Michael
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Conflict of Interest Review Board and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. camilleri.michael@mayo.edu
Cortese
Denis A
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D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016265:Conflict of Interest; D032921:Consensus; D004345:Drug Industry; D019981:Health Care Sector; D006801:Humans; D007325:Institutional Practice / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008910:Minnesota; D017146:Models, Organizational; D016134:Organizational Policy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000191:economics / Q000941:ethics; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000941:ethics; D012941:Social Responsibility; D014146:Training Support / Q000941:ethics