What sort of sponsorship should be avoided
| Within a unit | Reason to be avoided |
|---|---|
| The use of leaflets or posters displaying IFMC company logos | Promotes the company to public in trusted environment |
| Support from IFMCs for teaching sessions or meetings | Publicity will associate your unit with the company |
| Support for staff salaries, equipment, or research | Unit will be indebted to the company, tending to stifle expressions of doubt about their products or practices |
| As an individual | Reason to be avoided |
|---|---|
| Accepting gifts of stationery, pens, clinical equipment | You promote the company to your patients by using them |
| Speaking at meetings visibly badged by IFMCs | Publicity will be used to promote the company and link your name to it |
| Support for attending a conference or course | You will feel indebted to the company and inclined to expect such support in future |