Any activity in which a device manufactured by a commercial interest is explored and instruction ensures in any accredited CME course would be considered promotional. The caveat is if all the learners in attendance have already purchased the device/software. If this is the case, then it would be allowable as it is not promotional and is, instead, education about the utilization of equipment already purchased.
Is it ever appropriate for a CME activity to feature medical device usage?
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Weekly Compliance Tip
If we don’t provide CE credit for the abstracts, are we allowed to include advertising in handouts (print or digital) that DO contain abstracts?
The answer depends entirely on what role the handout…
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