Table 1 Relationships between pharmaceutical companies and patient organisations with potential for conflicts of interest or loss of independence

□ Monetary donations to the patient organisation

□ Payment of conference registration fees for patient organisation representatives

□ Payment for conference travel and accommodation for patient organisation representatives

□ Provision of non-educational gifts e.g. calendars, pens

□ Funding to hold local or international conferences

□ Funding of educational initiatives and meetings

□ Sponsoring research grants and study fellowships administered by the patient organisation for scientists in the field

□ Funding for core administrative functions

□ Donations in kind e.g. facilities, administration, training materials, books for libraries, website design

□ Provision of advocacy and educational material