TAKING MONEY FROM COMPANIES
April 26, 2008 by dr. lam
As most of you know, I lecture very regularly nationally (almost every month) and thankfully less often (once or twice a year) internationally.  As you probably do not know, I do not take honoraria or money from any company.  That way, when I lecture I can remain scientifically unbiased (as far as that is possible).  I am not opposed to physicians taking money but it poses a very difficult ethical dilemma for them if and when they lecture.  Most oftentimes, when I see a “mouthpiece” for a company get to the podium with their disclosures listed up front, I leave the room and don’t bother to listen to them because their scientific integrity is truly suspect (in my opinion).  I shall most likely lecture on behalf of Medicis these coming months to year because I like the product (Restylane/Perlane) a lot and love teaching but all money that I collect will be directly forwarded on to charities (that deserve the money more than I do).  Anyway, just thought you would like to know my opinion and position on this matter.
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