Perhaps the Time Has Come
Author(s) -
Alan BR Thomson
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
canadian journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-7237
pISSN - 0835-7900
DOI - 10.1155/2003/508964
Subject(s) - conflict of interest , nothing , prestige , public relations , authorization , psychology , social psychology , self interest , political science , law , epistemology , computer security , computer science , philosophy , linguistics
A conflict of interest occurs in a situation in which professional judgment regarding a primary interest, such as research, education or patient care, may be unduly influenced by a secondary interest, such as financial gain or personal prestige. Conflicts of interest exist in every walk of life, including medicine and science. There is nothing inherently unethical in finding oneself in a conflict of interest. Rather, the key questions are whether one recognizes the conflict, and how one deals with it. Strategies include disclosing the conflict, establishing a system of review and authorization, and prohibiting the activities that lead to the conflict
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