Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Am J Ther. 2010 Jul-Aug;17(4):440-3. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181d01cae.
The issue of conflicts of interest held by physicians and other caregivers has drawn increased attention in recent years. In response, some commentators and institutions have proposed policies intended to protect patients' rights, including disclosure of relationships with for-profit companies. Conflicts of interest policies must balance the need for transparency and patient safety, but must also take into account the positive aspects of such relationships, including innovative product development. This article discusses various types of conflicts that can and do occur in healthcare delivery and potential policy options that may address these issues. The case history, device, physician, and patient described below do not represent actual people or events, but are intended to be emblematic of the challenges faced in the current medical marketplace.
近年来，医生和其他医护人员的利益冲突问题引起了越来越多的关注。对此，一些评论员和机构提出了旨在保护患者权利的政策，包括披露与营利性公司的关系。利益冲突政策必须平衡透明度和患者安全的需求，但也必须考虑到这种关系的积极方面，包括创新产品的开发。本文讨论了在医疗保健服务中可能发生的各种类型的冲突，以及可能解决这些问题的政策选择。下面描述的病例、器械、医生和患者并不代表实际的人和事件，而是旨在体现当前医疗市场所面临的挑战。
