Hi Roberto,

I agree with you that these situations can feel awkward especially when the intent is simply to show professional gratitude. One way to address this awkwardness might be to have clear communication up front. I would have had to let the physician know about the limitations beforehand to avoid any misunderstandings. Another way to approach this is companies could explore different ways t show appreciation such as sending small tokens of thanks. While the restrictions feel limiting, it is important to acknowledge that they are in place to ensure ethical boundaries are maintained and to prevent any undue influence on physicians' decisions. These policies aim to avoid creating any bias or conflict of interest.