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The Con Side

Arch Ophthalmol. 2004;122:773-776.

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The American Medical Association (AMA), Chicago, Ill, has led the way in alerting physicians to the ethical concerns that relate to industry support of educational activities.^1-2 We agree with their analysis and are realistic as to the benefits that can accrue to patients from constructive interactions between physicians and for-profit health care corporations. Many different types of activities fall under the umbrella of such professional interactions. This article focuses on the ethical concerns that may arise when there is financial support from industry for continuing medical education (CME). We would like to state clearly that we are not a priori against industry support of medical education, rather that it raises many concerns. These concerns arise in part from the dilemmas posed by the commercialization of medicine. Stated another way, the best interests of corporate shareholders are the fiduciary responsibility of corporations, whereas the best interests of patients are the fiduciary . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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Samuel Packer, MD
Great Neck, NY

David W. Parke II, MD
Oklahoma City, Okla

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