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CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT JCEHP FOR AUTHORS JCEHP AWARD SEARCH		Volume 29 (1) Volume 29, Issue 1, Winter 2009 J Contin Educ Health Prof 2009; 29(1):68-70 FORUM Examining the value of commercially supported CME Lewis A. Miller A b s t r a c t Commercial support of continuing medical education/continuing professional development (CME/CPD) is a fact of life currently, though under attack from several sources. Does it have a positive or negative value to industry, to physicians, to society, and to CME professionals? There is sufficient evidence to support positive value to industry. There is insufficient evidence to support positive or negative value to physicians or society. There is reason to continue commercial support while broadening the base of support beyond the pharmaceutical industry, not only to avoid perception of bias but also to address CME/CPD needs that do not fit in therapeutic categories. CME professionalism does not depend on commercial support. Lessons for Practice Industry values fair, balanced education both for its own benefit and that of physicians and patients. There is no clear evidence to prove or disprove bias resulting from commercial support, without which there might be a reduction in quality CME/CPD. The careers of CME professionals are not linked to commercial support, but may benefit from certification.
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