1. Conflict of Interest

• What is conflict of interest? Provide an example to illustrate your answer. Why is conflict of interest morally objectionable? Explains. (10 pts)

• Marcia Angell in the article "Drug Companies and Medicine: What Money Can Buy" (text, pp. 201-206), claims that academic medicine and pharmaceutical companies have different missions. Explain what she means. (10 pts)

• Why does Angell think a close relationship between academic medicine and pharmaceutical companies is a bad idea? Explain. (10 pts)

• Describe two solutions proposed by Angell for improving the relationship between academic medicine and pharmaceutical companies. (10 pts)

In the article "A Partnership Worth Promoting" (text, pp. 206-207) the author, Emma D'Arcy says:

"Consumers are adept at distinguishing between overt brand promotion and useful information that helps them live longer, healthier, and happier lives."

• What is her point in making this claim? (10 pts)

"Drug Companies and Medicine: What Money Can Buy" (text, pp. 201-206),

• Who do you think is right Angell or D'Arcy? (5 pts)