Orthopaedic surgeons and industry: the value proposition.
Although the deferred and non-prosecution agreements entered into by five of the leading orthopaedic implant companies have caused our profession to re-examine the surgeon-industry partnerships that have helped advance the field, the legal and ethical considerations in that relationship have not changed. Moving forward, the surgeon must recognize that a truly valuable exchange must be demonstrated and delivered in that relationship for compensation to be warranted. This paper summarizes the value proposition in the orthopaedic surgeon-industry partnership.
University of Iowa, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, USA.
John J
JJ
Callaghan
Steve S
SS
Liu
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends*; D010820:Physicians; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014481:United States