In Reply to Halperin

Halperin1 begins a very important dialogue on relevant topics regarding conflicts of interest in radiation oncology. Physician-industry interactions and other financial drivers of proton therapy utilization may play a role in medical decision-making2 and capital equipment purchases. Although Open Payments may provide limited insight into the extent of relationships between proton equipment manufacturers and physicians, the database does not fully capture relationships with institutions, high-ranking officials, medical physicists, and administrators.
Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research