The infographic is part of a wider effort by Shedding Light to raise awareness about the importance of transparency in the field of mental health. The campaign is encouraging states across Europe to the adopt sunshine laws, legislation which obliges health professionals to publicly disclose financial relationships with companies. To date, only a handful of countries have this type of transparency law.
Marcin Rodzinka, the Shedding Light Project Coordinator, said:
“Few people realise doctors enter into financial relationships with drugs manufacturers. It is naïve to think that all of them are legitimate examples of research activities. Our infographic hopes to spread awareness of this practice and to highlight the need for transparent relations between the pharmaceutical industry and the health care sector.
“Independent professionals, transparent and collaborative relations with the pharmaceutical industry, and informed and empowered patients are all essential to ensure adequate and appropriate healthcare, particularly mental health care.”
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