To the Editor: We read with interest the recent editorial by Nordin,1 which makes several imprecise observations on our recent position statement in the Journal.2 Here, we analyse some of his statements, as we believe that they are misleading to your readers and hazardous to institutionalised older persons.
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Competing interests relevant to this letter are declared in the original position statement.2 In addition, Gustavo Duque has received honoraria from Servier, Novartis and Sanofi-Aventis; payment for development of educational presentations from Servier; and support for travel and accommodation from Sanofi-Aventis. His employing institution has received a research grant from Merck. Charles Inderjeeth has received payment for board membership from Amgen, Novartis and Sanofi-Aventis; payment for consultancy from Sanofi-Aventis and Novartis; honoraria from Sanofi-Aventis, Servier and Novartis; payment for development of educational presentations from Sanofi-Aventis and Novartis; and support for travel and accommodation from Sanofi-Aventis and Novartis. His employing institution has received grants from Sanofi-Aventis, Servier and Merck Sharpe and Dohme.