Common use of Independence of Decision Making Clause in Contracts

Independence of Decision Making. To avoid interference with the independence of his/her prescribing and other clinical practices or involvement in purchasing decisions, a Resident must never accept from a DCHD vendor or prospective vendor (e.g. drug company, medical device manufacturer or other vendor) any grants, scholarships, subsidies, support, gifts, consulting contracts, continuing medical education, educational or practice related items, travel related expenses, meals, entertainment, recreation, or items for personal benefit (except certain items of nominal value (less than $50)), and/or items or services not allowed by DCHD policy and procedures, including specifically, the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Gifts of cash or cash equivalents are not permitted.

Independence of Decision Making. To avoid interference with the independence of his/her prescribing and other clinical practices or involvement in purchasing decisions, a Resident must never accept from a DCHD vendor or prospective vendor (e.g. drug company, medical device manufacturer or other vendor) any grants, scholarships, subsidies, support, gifts, consulting contracts, continuing medical education, educational or practice related items, travel related expenses, meals, entertainment, recreation, or items for personal benefit (benefit, except certain items of nominal value (less than $50)), ) and/or items or services not as allowed by DCHD policy and procedures, including specifically, the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Gifts of cash or cash equivalents are not permitted.

Independence of Decision Making. To avoid interference with the independence of his/her their prescribing and other clinical practices or involvement in purchasing decisions, a Resident must never accept from a DCHD vendor or prospective vendor (e.g. drug company, medical device manufacturer or other vendor) any grants, scholarships, subsidies, support, gifts, consulting contracts, continuing medical education, educational or practice related items, travel related expenses, meals, entertainment, recreation, or items for personal benefit (except certain items of nominal value (less than $50)), and/or items or services not allowed by DCHD policy policies and procedures, including specifically, the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Gifts of cash or cash equivalents are not permitted.

Independence of Decision Making. To avoid interference with the independence of his/her prescribing and other clinical practices or involvement in purchasing decisions, a Resident must never accept from a DCHD vendor or prospective vendor (e.g. drug company, medical device manufacturer or other vendor) any grants, scholarships, subsidies, support, gifts, consulting contracts, continuing medical education, educational or practice related items, travel related expenses, meals, entertainment, recreation, or items for personal benefit (benefit, except certain items of nominal value (less than $50)), ) and/or items or services not allowed by DCHD policy and procedures, including specifically, the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Gifts of cash or cash equivalents are not permitted.