Corruption in the pharmaceutical sector - analysis of the phenomenon. Cover Image

Korupcja w sektorze farmaceutycznym – analiza zjawiska.
Corruption in the pharmaceutical sector - analysis of the phenomenon.

Author(s): Joanna Narodowska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Gospodarki Euroregionalnej im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Keywords: corruption; pharmaceutical companies; pharmaceutical law; criminal liability; causes; symptoms; counteraction;

Summary/Abstract: The authors of the paper attempt to analyze the phenomenon of corruption in the pharmaceutical sector. It is commonly known that this pathology occurs in relation between pharmaceutical companies and legislative authorities, executive authorities, doctors, medical and scientific community as well as patient organizations. Therefore, the authors consider the causes (etiology), symptoms (phenomenology) and possibilities of counteraction this negative social phenomenon (prevention and criminal policy). The issue of corruption is viewed in the light of Polish criminal law, pharmaceutical law and on the ground of ethical basis. The theoretical contemplations are supplemented by results of researches on awareness of doctors in the subject of corruption.

  • Issue Year: 15/2012
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 255-281
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Polish