Possibly. If the abstracts are mentioned during a CE activity or function at all as CE content, then no, the handout cannot contain advertising. However, if the abstracts are not referenced as part of the CE, then it’s ok for them to appear alongside advertising. (Standard 2: Prevent Commercial Bias and Marketing in Accredited Continuing Education)
Does the ACCME allow providers to combine abstracts (for no CE credit) and advertising in the same handout?
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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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