Ethical implications of physician involvement in lawsuits on behalf of the tobacco industry

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

Highlights the ethical dilemma faced by physicians who serve as expert witnesses for the tobacco industry. Medical associations can and should strongly enforce professional standards that do not tolerate tobacco industry influence on physician expert witnesses.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-720X.2007.00191.x

Comment: Physicians have a moral and professional responsibility to assist in the administration of justice.