Industry influence in healthcare harms patients: myth or maxim?
James TrayerNicola J RowbothamRobert J BoyleAlan Robert SmythPublished in: Breathe (Sheffield, England) (2022)
To explore the many areas where industry influences healthcare and the subsequent effects on patient care. Case studies are used to illustrate examples of beneficial and harmful effects of this influence.To raise awareness of the effects of industry influence and for readers to consider their own potential conflicts of interest.To suggest potential ways to improve the current system with a focus on solutions which have successfully been trialled already.