GUIDELINES DOCTOR INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP

1. COMPENSATION FROM ANY SOURCE IN EXCHANGE FOR USING A PARTICULAR DEVICE IS     UNETHICAL

2. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY ASPECT OF CARE NEEDS TO BE DISCLOSED

3. CONSULTING AGREEMENTS WITH INDUSTRY SHOULD BE IN PLACE OUTLINING

3.1. Documentation of need
3.2. Proof of delivery of service
3.3. Reasonable remuneration
3.4. Remuneration not related generation of business

4. SUBSIDY FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

4.1. Is acceptable for tuition, travel and accommodation
4.2. No subsidy for accompanying party
4.3. Faculty members may receive reasonable honoraria & expense reimbursement
4.4. Invitations to attend industry non-educational related events should be approached with due caution.

(July 2009)