Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
29 - If a non-profit organization is producing patient support materials funded by an unrestricted grant from a pharmaceutical company (who is completely hands off and has no involvement other than funding), are these materials PAAB-exempt? The materials will be reviewed by a panel of health care practitioners to ensure validity and relevance of the information.
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Yes, it would be PAAB review exempt due to the independent nature of the production and assuming the content is balanced and objective. If the content appears to be promoting the sale of the sponsor's product it would be deemed "advertising" subject to PAAB review and the PAAB code. See section 1.8 of the PAAB code regarding the definition of advertising.
