Research fraud is an unacceptable breach of trust
Few issues in medicine provoke the wrath of the profession more than research fraud. In an era when evidence-based medicine has become the cornerstone of information about the safest and most effective way to practise medicine, fraudulent or unethical medical research represents an unacceptable breach of trust for clinicians, health policymakers and the general public.
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I have received logistic support and an unrestricted grant, paid to the University of Sydney and the George Institute for Global Health, from Fresenius Kabi to conduct the Crystalloid Versus Hydroxyethyl Starch Trials. I have received reimbursement, paid to the George Institute for Global Health, from Fresenius Kabi for international travel to attend trial planning meetings and for a presentation at a sponsored meeting.