Mini course · Foundation level
Conflict of Interest & Industry Relationships
Keep patients' interests first when industry, money and professional judgement meet.
What is Conflict of Interest & Industry Relationships?
Healthcare professionals interact with pharmaceutical and device companies, sponsors and suppliers, which can bring useful information but also risks of bias. A conflict of interest exists when a secondary interest could influence professional judgement. This course covers types of conflict of interest, gifts and hospitality, sponsored education and travel, consulting and speaking fees, research funding, disclosure and managing conflicts in procurement and committees.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Define financial and non-financial conflicts of interest
- Recognise how industry interactions can influence judgement
- Apply principles for accepting or declining gifts and hospitality
- Disclose a described conflict of interest appropriately
- Evaluate sponsored education for independence
- Manage conflicts in procurement and committee decisions
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1What Counts as a Conflict
14 minFree preview· Course content
What Counts as a Conflict
Financial and non-financial interests.
2Gifts, Meals and Travel
16 min· Course content
Gifts, Meals and Travel
Available after you enroll.
3Education, Speaking and Research
16 min· Course content
Education, Speaking and Research
Available after you enroll.
4Disclosure and Management
14 min· Course content
Disclosure and Management
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Are all industry interactions wrong?
No. Many are legitimate. The course focuses on transparency and managing influence.
Do the same rules apply in every country?
No. Codes and laws vary; follow your regulator and organisation.
Is it relevant for educators and CE providers?
Yes. Sponsored education is a key topic.
Do conflicts always need to be avoided?
Some can be managed through disclosure and recusal; others should be avoided entirely.