Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 3, 2026
06:11
A Conflict Model of Reward-seeking Behavior in Male Rats
Published on: February 20, 2019
6.8K
Working with industry: what is the conflict?
1Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, Massachusetts.
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery
|January 18, 2014
Summary
Conflicts between medicine and industry offer benefits but pose risks. Industry-sponsored research prioritizes profit over pure scientific understanding, impacting medical advancements and ethical considerations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Health Policy
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- The relationship between academic medicine and industry presents both advantages and potential risks.
- Collaborations have driven significant medical progress in drugs, technologies, and procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review types of conflicts of interest in medicine-industry relationships.
- To examine the role of industry-sponsored trials and technology adoption.
- To discuss the broader societal impact of industry involvement in medicine.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of conflicts of interest.
- Analysis of industry-sponsored research and technology adoption.
- Discussion of industry's role in the medical field.
Main Results:
- Industry research is often driven by profit and reputation, not solely scientific inquiry.
- Potential conflicts arise when corporate interests diverge from academic values.
- Industry plays a significant role in medical advancements and societal health.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and managing conflicts of interest are crucial for maintaining scientific integrity.
- The influence of industry in medicine requires careful consideration of ethical implications.
- Balancing collaboration with independent research is essential for patient well-being.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Frustration and Conflict: Approach-Approach, Approach-Avoidance
782
Frustration occurs when people are obstructed or prevented from achieving a desired goal or fulfilling a perceived need. For example, when someone's input is ignored in a discussion, it can lead to feelings of frustration. Conflict, however, arises from opposing interests, goals, or actions. Conflicts can take various forms based on the nature of these opposing desires or goals.
One common type of conflict is the Approach–Approach Conflict. In this case, a person faces two desirable...
One common type of conflict is the Approach–Approach Conflict. In this case, a person faces two desirable...
782
01:14Frustration and Conflict: Avoidance-Avoidance, Double-Approach Avoidance
922
Avoidance-avoidance conflict refers to a psychological situation where a person must choose between two or more unpleasant alternatives. These conflicts are particularly stressful because neither option is desirable. This dilemma is often expressed in sayings like "caught between a rock and a hard place" or "between the devil and the deep blue sea." For instance, individuals who fear dental procedures may find themselves torn between enduring a painful toothache or facing the...
922
01:38Cognitive Dissonance
29.1K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
29.1K
02:34Competition
21.3K
When organisms require the same limited resources within an environment, they may have to compete for them. Competition is a net-negative interaction. Even if two competing individuals or populations do not interact directly, the overall fitness of both competitors is lowered as a result of not having full access to the limited resource.
21.3K
01:26Microbial Interactions: Competition
87
Microbial competition is an ecological interaction in which microorganisms vie for limited resources within shared environments. These resources may include nutrients, space, or light, depending on the system. The intensity and outcome of competition are influenced by the environmental context, such as nutrient availability, spatial constraints, and the diversity of microbial species present. These competitive interactions significantly influence the structure, function, and resilience of...
87
01:30Ethical Dilemmas II
2.7K
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
2.7K