Open AccessConflicts of Interest in Dermatology
Author(s) -
Hywel C Williams,
Luigi Naldi,
C. Paul,
Anders Vahlquist,
Sara Schroter,
Ray Jobling
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
acta dermato-venereologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.982
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1651-2057
pISSN - 0001-5555
DOI - 10.2340/00015555-0191
Subject(s) - conflict of interest , judgement , subject (documents) , perspective (graphical) , special interest group , medicine , psychology , dermatology , political science , computer science , law , library science , artificial intelligence
Conflicts of interest exist in dermatology when professional judgement concerning a primary interest, such as research validity, may be influenced by a secondary interest, such as financial gain from a for-profit organization. Conflict of interest is a condition and not a behaviour, although there is clear evidence that gifts influence behaviour. Little has been written about conflicts of interest in dermatology. This series of papers raises awareness of the subject by exploring it in greater depth from the perspective of a dermatology researcher, an industry researcher, a dermatology journal editor, a health services researcher and a patient representative. Collectively, they illustrate the many ways in which conflicts can pervade the world of dermatology publications and patient support group activities.