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Learning Objectives What is meant by conflict of interest? Policies and Regulations Why the Concern? Conflicts Arising from Financial Interests Conflicts Arising from Gifts & Compensation Conflicts Arising from Career Concerns Conflicts Arising from Relationships Special Concerns Involving Human Subjects Research End Notes and Completion Items
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David Resnik, in The Ethics of Science, defines conflict of interest in this way: "A conflict of interest occurs when a person's personal or financial interests conflict with their (sic) professional or institutional obligations."
