Yes, they can still participate. As of September 2016, this type of disclosure was no longer deemed an employee COI for the individual, but rather a relevant financial relationship. Providers should disclose and resolve this COI accordingly.
If a faculty member’s spouse is employed by a commercial interest, is the faculty member still allowed to participate in the CME activity?
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Can trade names be mentioned to provide important background on treatment approaches for a specific condition (not to push a current treatment recommendation)?
The ACCME does not prohibit any use of trade names, but… More >
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