The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has developed a nomenclature for various conflicts of interest that might influence a surgeon. A surgeon may have a potential conflict of interest and not be biased by it.. A potential conflict of interest may exist without monetary or other inducement.
Corporate involvement:
(1) company founder
(2) ownership interest
(3) executive leadership
(4) equity
(5) scientific board advisor
Academic support:
(1) educational support
(2) equipment support
(3) industry-sponsored research grant
Intellectual property:
(1) patent holder
(2) royalties
Other sources:
(1) consulting
(2) salary
(3) speaker honorarium
(4) instructor honorarium
(5) other (see below)
where:
• Stock ownership may not be a significant source of conflict if it is a small amount in an investment portfolio.
• “Other” includes: family member involved with company, product development, expert testimony, any honorarium, any grant, any advisory capacity, review panel, corporate board, committee participation, bartering arrangement.
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