New Focus of Inquiry Into Bribes: Doctors

Illegal and unethical bribes to orthopedists have gone on since time immemorial and have been visible throughout the medical and device profession and business.  Yet little (despite Peter Robert Stark's attempt) to separate this added incentive from the most highly paid specialists in medicine, it has continue unabated.  Yes, it has morphed as the law has, but it continues as long as the...

This article discussed the Federal investigation into payments made by orthopedic implant manufacturers and physicians who use these products. While there are certainly appropriate consulting arrangements, these can be easily abused and there will be more investigations, not just in orthopedics. 

It is a common business practice for companies to wine and dine potential clients in an effort to secure new business contracts.  This is not considered to be a bribe, it is considered good business practice.  Is Stryker's case that different? Physicians go into practice for many reasons.  Some are altruistic and well meaning, such as a desire to help mankind and heal the sick. ...

1. Do doctors accept bribes? 2. Would a bribe affect a doctors usage of a product 3. Is there a need for a greater crack down on bribes?