There has been growing attention given to the undue influence drug companies may have on some doctors. But conflicts of interest with industry don't end there.
A New York Times editorial reminds readers that many surgeons have financial ties to device manufacturers -- something that is often not revealed to patients or to hospitals. The editorial states: "These connections raise questions as to whether some doctors are choosing devices primarily for the good of their patients or primarily for the benefit of their own bank accounts."
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