Solutions to Academic Corruption: Part 2 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson

The transcript discusses ethical issues in the medical field, focusing on the need for disclosure and limits on outside income to prevent conflicts of interest. It highlights the lack of effective disciplinary processes and suggests the creation of an independent oversight body, possibly government-run, to enforce ethical guidelines and discipline unethical behavior.

Discuss the effectiveness of current disciplinary processes in universities regarding ethical violations.

What role could government play in regulating ethical behavior in medical research?