Medical institutions have reportedly been circulated with a “Notice on Issuing Work Tips for Medical Personnel Paid for Academic Lectures,” which delineates “Six Should Do’s” and “Six Prohibited Behaviors” for professional engagement in academic activities. This guidance aims to standardize the conduct of medical staff participating in lectures, ensuring compliance and integrity in professional exchanges.
The six do’s encapsulate the following directives:
- Conference organizers and invitees must be legitimate entities, conducting lawful academic activities and providing necessary documentation for medical personnel’s lectures.
- Organizers must legally and compliantly distribute remuneration for these engagements.
- Medical staff must obtain approval from their respective institutions prior to participating in academic lectures.
- Lectures should be based on objectivity, fairness, and scientific evidence.
- Travel, accommodation, and dining related to these lectures must adhere to the Central Eight point Regulations and official reception management standards.
- Compliance with all other conditions stipulated by laws and regulations is mandatory.
The six prohibited behaviors are as follows:
- Direct acceptance of lecture fees or gifts from pharmaceutical companies is strictly forbidden.
- Fabricating reasons for academic lectures to gain benefits or receiving excessive remuneration is prohibited.
- Participation in lectures must not interfere with normal hospital or medical activities.
- Academic lectures must not be tied to the promotion of pharmaceutical products or used for commercial advertising.
- Accepting gifts or engaging in activities that could compromise medical integrity during lectures is not allowed.
- Medical personnel must not pass personal expenses onto conference organizers or related enterprises.
This document underscores that while academic exchanges are encouraged, they must be conducted with scientific rigor and within a legal framework, ensuring that remuneration practices are both lawful and in line with regulatory standards.- Flcube.com
