Are all conflicts treated identically?
No. Although there may be similarities among conflicts and situations, all conflicts are unique and are handled on a case-by- case basis. The nature and size of the interest and the type of research are some of the factors that will influence how the Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research Committee handles a conflict. The policy itself and the ‘Review of Disclosure Forms’ and ‘Resolution Conflicts: Management Plan’ sections of this website provide details on how conflicts are evaluated and resolved.
