A physician accepts an expensive gift from a pharmaceutical representative. Which principle is at risk?
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Correct answer: Conflict of interest
Receiving valuable gifts may bias clinical decisions and represents a conflict of interest. Physicians should avoid situations that compromise objectivity.
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