Commissioning and conflicts of interest

ByDr Udvitha Nandasoma

Published11 March 2016

Despite best intentions, doctors can occasionally draw criticism over conflicts of interest, particularly over commissioning. Dr Udvitha Nandasoma offers some advice to help clear up the confusion.

Be aware that a perception of a conflict can risk attracting criticism.

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Dr Udvitha Nandasoma

Head of advisory services

BA MBBChir MRCP (UK) LLB(Hons)(Open) PhD MFFLM Dr Nandasoma joined the MDU as a medico-legal adviser in 2008 after completing specialist training in gastroenterology. He became head of advisory services in 2022 and was a practising hepatologist until early 2023.