Episode 28 - Conflict of Interest

What is a conflict of interest and why might it be important? In this episode we briefly define what a COI is, and explore some examples around medical research and what the impact may be. 

Remember, you can get in touch with us via clinical.research.intro@gmail.com. Please feel free to send questions, comments and compliments for Elyse to read out on the pod. It’s fun to make Debbie squirm!

Credit to our friend Sam Winnie for their awesome and cute music. Check out their work at https://www.samwinnie.com/

GMC Guidance - https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/gmc-site/ethical-guidance/mdg-2023/identifying-and-managing-conflicts-of-interest-english.pdf

MHRA Board Members receiving payments from Pharma - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/apr/17/medical-regulator-faces-questions-over-board-members-links-to-drug-firms

MHRA 2022 COI Report - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1173562/Annual_Compliaince_Report_2022.pdf