Abstract
In this article, we introduce and define the notion of polarised scientific communities. We show how polarisation may generate genuine conflicts of interest that require specific efforts to be identified and reported, and suggest a simple heuristic for the identification and reporting of the polarisation of research. We use examples from the debates about breast cancer screening and the prescription of statins to people at low risk of heart disease.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Medical Ethics |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2015 |
Keywords
- Ethics
- Publication Ethics