Relations between the medical industry, physicians and scientific societies: WFITN recommendations

摘要

The rapid development of techniques and tools in neurointervention has broadened the indications for treatment and enabled us to take charge of more patients than previously possible. This evolution has occurred thanks to co-operation between physicians and companies. This is a positive process and as long as such a development is directed at improving patients' lives at an acceptable cost it should be fully supported. There are, however, some negative aspects to such a rapid progress, and to the relationships that develop between companies and physicians. Because of the rapid progress in neurointervention new devices may not be sufficiently tested when introduced into daily practice. A conflict of interest will arise when a physician has a significant financial or other personal interest in a device or a company.