@rbreich - I can only speak from a UK GP position, but here gifts from pharmaceutical companies (that might be seen as an inducement) are limited to £6. GPs are not permitted to accept personal cash gifts of any amount other than genuine professional fees. GPs and individual members of staff may retain personal non-cash gifts made by patients which are of a trivial nature (with a guide value up to £25.00). Lavish gifts are corrupt and ought to be illegal.