Abstract
Developers and manufacturers of pharmaceutical agents and medical devices assist physicians in the pursuit of their educational goals and objectives through financial support of various medical, research, and educational programs. In general, industry seeks to optimize profit by providing useful goods and services. However, industry priorities may not always align with the ethical responsibilities of clinicians to promote the best interests of their patients, of educators to provide evidence-based instruction, and of researchers to ensure the scientific integrity of their investigations. To minimize both actual and perceived conflicts of interest, physicians and institutions should set guidelines for themselves and their employees regarding acceptable interaction with industry representatives. In this Committee Statement, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Ethics provides recommendations for the management of professional relationships with industry, with an updated literature review and discussion of prevalence, regulations, and the effects of industry involvement in clinical care, education, and research.
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