title: Fraud and deceit in medical research.
abstract: Fraud and deceit in medical research is a serious issue that may be more prevalent than currently thought. This article examines the extent and history of medical research fraud and looks at the current and future mechanisms for detection and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Charing Cross Hospital, London.
authors.forename: Nishan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ramnarain
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kirk
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000941:ethics; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D005544:Forecasting; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000941:ethics; D015871:Scientific Misconduct / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom