A Reflection on Conflicts of Interest in Medical Guidelines
Prescribing a drug directly to the patient, recruiting a volunteer for a clinical research, lecturing at a specialty congress, participating in a committee that elaborates clinical guidelines, supervising a clinical visit with residents, giving your opinion for colleagues over coffee.
All of these situations are characterized by human interaction, greater or lesser asymmetry of knowledge, and multiple interests, where the possible privilege of one may cause damage to another.
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