Interaction between physicians and the pharmaceutical and health industry. Legal aspects Cover Image

Związki lekarza z przemysłem farmaceutycznym. Aspekty prawne
Interaction between physicians and the pharmaceutical and health industry. Legal aspects

Author(s): Daria Bieńkowska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Naczelna Izba Lekarska
Keywords: conflict of interest;Code of Medical Ethics;legal position;relations between physicians and industry

Summary/Abstract: Medical practice also includes interaction between physicians and the pharmaceutical andhealth industry. This interaction has extended to research as well as education. The attitudes ofphysicians on the ethical standards of acceptance is being discussed, not only in medical society,but also by lawyers, politicians, and society in general. On the one hand, physicians understandthat they are responsible for ensuring that their participation in such collaborative efforts is inaccordence keeping with their primary obligation towards to their patients and society, and thatthey are obligated to avoid situations of conflict of interest where possible and appropriatelymanage these situations when necessary. There are some ethical guidelines like KEL, whichserve as a resource tool for physicians in helping them to determine what type of relationshipwith industry is appropriate.

  • Issue Year: 7/2015
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 37-46
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish