J Korean Neuropsychiatr Assoc.  2006 Nov;45(6):505-510.

Ethical Aspect of Industry-Sponsored Psychopharmacological Research

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  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. spr88@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr

Abstract

Psychiatrists and pharmaceutical industry have a shared interest in advancing medical knowledge. Nonetheless, they also create opportunities for conflict of interests. The primary interest of the psychiatrist is to promote the patient's best interests, while the primary interest of industry is to promote profitability. This paper explores the content of ethical documents most relevant to the biomedical researcher and guidelines related to the ethics of sponsored research. Subsequently, it discusses the ethical quandaries involved and offers solutions for ethical business relationships.

Keyword

Ethics; Industry; Informed consent; Psychopharmaceuticals; Clinical research

MeSH Terms

Commerce
Conflict of Interest
Drug Industry
Ethics
Informed Consent
Psychiatry
Psychotropic Drugs
Psychotropic Drugs
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