Table 1

Problems associated with scenarios varying by whether COI exists or not, and whether a COI reporting statement is available

No COI existsCOI exists
No statement reporting on COILack of reporting but no undisclosed COILack of reporting with undisclosed COI
Statement reporting no COINo problemUndisclosed COI
Statement reporting COIOver-reporting of COINo problem

  • COI, conflicts of interest.