Table 5 Trainees' attitude to statements in case study on conflict of interest
Statements | Pre Test (%) (N = 97) | Post Test (%) (N = 97) | Follow-up (%) (N = 59) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Agreed | Disagreed | Agreed | Disagree | Agreed | Disagree |
Patients recruited into this study will definitely benefit from the new drug. | 20 | 74 | 13 | 86 | 19 | 81 |
Patients who participated in this study will definitely have access to the drug if proven to be effective | 28 | 70 | 16 | 84 | 15 | 85 |
The amount being paid to participants as compensation is acceptable or adequate | 24 | 71 | 42 | 57 | 36 | 64 |
Madral may experience some tension between his interests as a scientists and his interest as a share holder in the company that sponsored the research | 90 | 9 | 98 | 2 | 98 | 2 |