Industry Guidelines
In recent years, much attention has been given to relations between
the pharmaceutical and medical device/equipment industry and healthcare
professionals. Gifts, individual relations, and professional education
have been topics at the forefront of discussion. Organizations including
the Office of Inspector General have developed guidance documents and
codes of ethics on the subject. Below are links to several of these
documents for your convenience. Although the American College of Cardiology
did not develop these, we encourage you to become familiar with them
and how they relate to you and your colleagues. For additional information,
please contact the respective organizations listed.
Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)—Code
of Ethics for Interactions with Health Care Professionals
American Medical Association Opinion 8.061—Gifts
to Physicians from Industry
Office of Inspector General (OIG)—Compliance
Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)—Code
on Interaction with Healthcare Professionals |