Hernia Societies—A Blessing or a Curse? Who Is Running Them? Ethical Surgeons or the Industry

Bendavid, Robert (2014) Hernia Societies—A Blessing or a Curse? Who Is Running Them? Ethical Surgeons or the Industry. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 05 (13). pp. 766-769. ISSN 2158-284X

[thumbnail of IJCM_2014071513232526.pdf] Text
IJCM_2014071513232526.pdf - Published Version

Download (934kB)

Abstract

The intended purpose of hernia societies is being lost. Originally, they were meant to be a venue for the dissemination of basic science, knowledge and sharing of acquired research, experiences by surgeons with the ultimate aim of improving a patient’s lot. Instead, they have become venues and brokerage houses where the plastics industry may advertise and sell products which have barely been tested or about which the truth was never entirely revealed. An FDA approval, sadly, is not assurance that all is well. We are discovering these facts through the courts and the lay press. We, as surgeons, are not told the whole truth to impart to patients who expect nothing less! Have any of us been complicit, knowingly or not?

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Archive Press > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@openarchivepress.com
Date Deposited: 17 Jan 2023 09:34
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2024 09:33
URI: http://library.2pressrelease.co.in/id/eprint/36

Actions (login required)

View Item
View Item