Codes
of Conduct
The British Pain Society values its relationship
with partners in commercial organisations. This relationship is
necessary to support the Society’s educational activities.
Commercial organisations also benefit from their association with
the British Pain Society in a number of ways and they are keen to
demonstrate their links with the BPS to healthcare professionals,
policy makers and members of the public. The BPS has worked successfully
with commercial organisations on a number of projects and these
have been discussed in detail with Council who have agreed what
the Society’s role should be. Such discussions ensure that
the BPS is not seen to endorse particular pharmaceutical or other
products. Individual Officers and Council members may be approached
by commercial organisations to become involved in educational activities.
There is no doubt that the link between these individuals and the
Society is susceptible to exploitation by organisations seeking
Society endorsement.
The Society has issued guidance to its Officers,
elected council members and coopted members of the Council with
regards to codes of conduct regarding interaction with commercial
companies. This guidance also extends to members of the Society.
Officers, elected council members, coopted members
of the Council and members of the Society should not purport to
represent the views of the British Pain Society and any opinions
expressed are those of the individual when:
- Speaking at pharmaceutically sponsored meetings
on a topic that relates to specific products or devices.
- Making editorial comment and influencing
content in pharmaceutically sponsored journals
- Making comments in the national press regarding
products and commercial services
- Endorsing pharmaceutical publications
Representation on behalf
of the British Pain Society in the media is made by an Officer of
the Society, or a nominated individual who has been appointed by
an Officer of the Society.
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