Policies on doctors' declaration of interests in medical organisations: a thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There has been growing concern about doctors' conflicts of interests (COIs) but it is unclear what processes and tools exist to enable the consistent declaration and management of such interests. This study mapped existing policies across a variety of organisations and settings to better understand the degree of variation and identify opportunities for improvement.

Design

Thematic analysis.

Setting

We studied the COI policies of 31 UK and international organisations which set or influence professional standards or engage doctors in healthcare commissioning and provision settings.

Participants

31 UK and international organisations.

Main outcome measures

Organisational policy similarities and differences.

Results

Most policies (29/31) ref

SUBMITTER: Tzortziou Brown V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10549255 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature