To the Editor: Comparing Australian medical school policies regarding conflict of interest (COI) to their United States counterparts, Mason and Tattersall1 conclude that within Australia there is “a need for improved self-regulation”. The authors are applauded for highlighting this important aspect of medical education and organisational practice; however, the comparisons made fail to acknowledge a number of contextual differences that undermine the conclusions drawn.
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