Ask ACCME

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has compiled the most frequently asked questions it has received regarding the new Standards for Commercial Support. Its Q & A is featured here with the written permission of the ACCME and is current as of February 7, 2005.

Please begin by printing and reviewing the new Standards for Commercial Support. Changes from previous versions of the Standards for Commercial Support are highlighted on the document. After completing your review, click below on the links to section-by-section questions and answers regarding the application of the new Standards for Commercial Support.

• 1: Independence
• 2: Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest
• 3: Appropriate Use of Commercial Support
• 4: Appropriate Management of Associated Commercial Promotion
• 5: Content and Format Without Commercial Bias
• 6: Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias