Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | ||
City: Hanover | State: NH | |
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Updates: This institution's COI policies were evaluated on Oct-9-2016. This institution submitted policies for review for the 2016 AMSA Scorecard. |
Gifts | Prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts. However, books, charts, or other materials that enhance patient care, education or training are allowed. [Domain Location: #2, p7-8] |
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Meals | Meals are generally prohibited but allowed if part of an accredited CME activity and the meal is not extravagant. [Domain Location: #2, p7] |
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Industry-funded promotional speaking relationships (not ACCME-accredited) | The policy prohibits participating in speakers bureaus sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, or other companies or businesses [Domain Location: #2, p13] |
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Industry-support of ACCME-accredited CME | Commercial support is accepted with stipulations. [Domain Location: #2, p13-14] |
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Attendance of industry-sponsored promotional events | Attendance is allowed but attendees shall not receive any remuneration or gifts in exchange for attendance including: snacks, beverages, meals, door prizes, giveaways, travel, accommodations, or registration fees. [Domain Location: #2, p8] |
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Industry-supported scholarships and awards | Industry funding is prohibited. [Domain Location: #2, p24, p15] |
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Ghostwriting and honorary authorships | Ghostwriting is prohibited and ICMJE standards of authorship are followed. [Domain Location: #2, p14] |
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Consulting and advising relationships | The Policy does not specifically discourage relationships for marketing or commercial purposes. However, prior-approval is required. [Domain Location: #2, p13] |
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Access of pharmaceutical sales representatives | Meetings must take place by appointment, however access is allowed and no portion of the policy prohibits access from patient care areas. [Domain Location: #2, p18] |
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Access of medical device representatives | The policy allows for access with no specifications regarding their activity. Access is regulated though, as an appointment and registration is required. [Domain Location: #2, p18] |
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Conflict of interest disclosure | Internal disclosure is required by the policy, but there is no mention of disclosure to trainees/audiences (aside from patients) within the policy documents. [Domain Location: #2, p3] |
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COI curriculum | Researchers are required to complete training. However, the submitted policy documents do not reference COI curriculum for medical students. [Domain Location: #2, p37] |
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Extension of COI policies to community affiliates | Scope of policy documents state that covered persons may be subject to additional policies when at other sites. [Domain Location: #2, p1,5,10,17, 25,] |
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Enforcement and Sanctions of Policies | An oversight committee exists and sanctions are possible for non-compliance. [Domain Location: #2, p31] |
Model policy | |
Good progress toward model policy | |
No policy, or policy unlikely to have a substantial effect on behavior |