What ethical charges was Wakefield found to have violated by the GMC?
Financial Mismanagement
Patient Best Interests
Data Privacy
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Answer
Patient Best Interests: Wakefield's research involving children with autism spectrum disorders was found to have unethical practices. His failure to disclose conflicts of interest, gain proper consent from parents, or consider the welfare of the children involved led to the GMC's ruling against him.
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