Jason E Klein and Alan R

question 69

Multiple Choice

Jason E. Klein and Alan R. Fleischman | The Private Practicing Physician-Investigator: Ethical Implications of Clinical Research in the Office Setting
Klein and Fleischman discuss the conflicts of interest in contemporary medical research due to the shift in recent decades from clinical trials based in academic centers to pharmaceutical company-based recruitment of "patient-subjects" directly through private practicing "physician-investigators." They conclude with a number of recommendations to reduce or eliminate these conflicts.
-___________ can and do influence supposedly unbiased investigators and therefore the quality of research findings.

• A) Peer reviews
• B) Patient responses
• C) Financial incentives
• D) Pharmaceutical company audits

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Definitions:

Vitreous Humor

A transparent, gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina of the eye, helping it maintain shape and optical properties.

Cornea

The clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye and contributes to the eye's focusing power.

Sclera

The tough protective outer layer of the eye, contributing to the eye's structural integrity and being crucial for vision.

Mechanoreceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in senses like touch and hearing.