Dr Simons wife is a scientist for a big pharmaceutical compa

Dr. Simon\'s wife is a scientist for a big pharmaceutical company that just developed a new drug for heart disease. His wife suggests that he take some samples of the new drug to his office to hand out to patients since that will really help boost her company\'s profits. If Dr. Simon were to comply with his wife\'s request, this would be considered a serious _____________ because his family\'s financial interests would be put in front of those of his patient\'s.

Solution

This would be considered as a serious conflict of interest as under no circumstances should you discuss any aspect of the drug with any party except as necessary during appropriate consultations with independent support teams (Conflicts/independence/quality). Also, the information relating to this new drug should be treated as confidential all the time and the concerned stake holders are expected to act reasonably in custody of any drug.