Background Professionalism is a critical quality for physicians to possess. Physician
professionalism has received increased attention in recent years, with many authorities …

One of the issues often associated with scientific misconduct is conflict of interest. Although
there is a lack of uniformity in the definition of conflict of interest, many express concerns that …

Background Forthright reporting of financial ties and conflicts of interest of researchers is
associated with public trust in and esteem for the scientific enterprise. Methods/Principal …

Conflicts of interest policies have become a part of the fabric of the conduct of biomedical
research, yet such concerns are relatively recent history. Until the 1960s, concerns about …

Despite a decade of federal regulation and debate over the appropriateness of financial ties
in research and their management, little is known about the actual decision-making …

New technologies introduced over the past three decades have transformed medical
diagnosis and treatment, and significantly improved patient outcomes. These changes have …

C ase 1. An orthopaedic surgeon publishes a paper featuring a positive evaluation of a new
medication to prevent deep venous thrombosis. The surgeon serves as a paid consultant to …

Background: Conflicts of interest arising from pharmaceutical industry sponsorship of clinical
research have the potential to bias research outcomes and ultimately prejudice patient care …

In the past 6 months I have filled out nine different forms to disclose my relevant conflicts of
interest as a coauthor on five manuscripts to four journals and as an invited speaker at five …

It has become more and more apparent that some aspects of current medical practice can
no longer be kept solely within the private preserve of the profession. Medical error is now …