Episode 28 - Conflict of Interest

What is a conflict of interest and why might it be important? In this episode we briefly define what a COI is, and explore some examples around medical research and what the impact may be. 

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GMC Guidance - https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/gmc-site/ethical-guidance/mdg-2023/identifying-and-managing-conflicts-of-interest-english.pdf

MHRA Board Members receiving payments from Pharma - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/apr/17/medical-regulator-faces-questions-over-board-members-links-to-drug-firms

MHRA 2022 COI Report - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1173562/Annual_Compliaince_Report_2022.pdf