Presentation Details
Time: 8:00PM (EST)Date: Nov. 13, 2007
This 90-minute free online seminar offers you a comprehensive overview of the Standards of Professionalism on Orthopaedist-Industry Conflicts of Interest. Critical information about these mandatory SOPs will aid you in navigating relationships with industry that have the potential for conflicts of interest. This interactive course is designed for all orthopaedic surgeons who have an interest in issues concerning the relationship between orthopaedics and industry.
This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to:
- Familiarize you with the SOPs on Orthopaedist-Industry Conflicts of Interest and the AAOS Code of Medical Ethics and Professionalism for Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Disclose real or potential conflicts of interest to patients and colleagues
- Respond appropriately to being approached by industry sales representatives
- Enter into appropriate consulting agreements with industry
- Learn about federal laws and recent settlements about physician-industry relationships and their likely application
