The PMA Code of Ethics is the Code
PHILIPPINE of Ethics establishing uniform
MEDICAL standards for professional conduct
and behavior that each physician must
ASSOCIATION observe as a professional committing
code of ethics
themselves individually and
collectively.
Prepared by KENT C. TANGCALAGAN, RN
Master of Health Social Science Student, DLSU-Manila
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background
Let us give you a short background
on the Philippine Medical Association
Code of Ethics.
PMA
code of ethics
BACKGROUND
Legal Basis
Vested Power
Amendment Series
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Legal Basis
What is the legal basis
for PMAs Code of Ethics?
Legal Basis
code of ethics
PMA
Pursuant to the Medical Act of
1959, the Code of Medical Ethics
of the PMA shall be complied with
by all physicians, whether such
physicians are members of the
Association or not.
Philippine Medical Association (2009)
Implementing Rules and Regulations of PMA Code of Ethics
Vested Power
To what extent does the PMA
have in terms of vested power
over physicians under the code?
Vested Power
code of ethics
PMA
Violations of the Code shall constitute
unethical practice and unprofessional
conduct and shall be ground for
reprimand, suspension or expulsion
from the Association for cases filed
with the Commission on Ethics.
Philippine Medical Association (2009)
Implementing Rules and Regulations of PMA Code of Ethics
Amendment Series
Amendment Series
code of ethics
PMA
Kho Sex Scandal Cebu Canister Scandal
Montenegro (2010)
GMA News TV
Jimenez (2008)
Gulf News
contents
What are the contents of the
PMA Code of Ethics?
General Principles
Duties
PMA
code of ethics
CONTENTS
To their patients
To the community
To their colleagues/ the profession
To allied professionals
Relationships
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General Principles
General Principles are stated under
ARTICLE I with seven
corresponding sections on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Primary objective of medicine.
Title of friend of mankind.
Fulfillment of civic duties.
Working in mutual respect.
Safeguarding health professionals.
Science and art of the profession
Priority of patients health.
News clips on Article I
code of ethics
PMA
Sec. 2 Doctors in the Philippines
banned from smoking - PMA
Sec. 3 PMA files suit against Roxas,
DOTC on air pollution
Sec. 6 Medical malpractice on
doctor who left gauze
Sec. 7 Doctors should prioritize
patients not pharma - PMA
Duties
To their patients
Duties to their patients are stated
under ARTICLE II with seven
corresponding sections on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Competent medical care.
Freedom of patient choice.
1st aid for emergency care.
Seeking of appropriate specialist.
Good faith and honesty.
Confidentiality.
Calculation of professional fees.
News clip on Article II
code of ethics
PMA
Sec. 1 Administrative cases filed vs. 4 health
personnel in canister scandal
Duties
To the community
Duties to community are stated
under ARTICLE III with five
corresponding sections on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Promotion of health.
Administration of justice.
Reporting of fake health providers.
No solicitation/ recruitment of patients.
Guidelines on multimedia involvement.
News clips on Article III
code of ethics
PMA
Sec. 1 PMA launches Doctors on
boats for flood victims
Sec. 1 Doctors, nurses, midwives
rally for RH bill
Sec. 3 Fake doctor arrested in Cebu
City for botched surgery
Sec. 7 Doctors, stop endorsing soaps
and supplements - PMA
Duties
To their colleagues/ the profession
Duties to their colleagues and to
the profession are stated under
Article IV with sixteen
corresponding sections on:
1. Waiving of professional fees
2-3. Specialists and proper referrals.
4-6. Care of other physicians patients.
7. Medical journal guidelines
8. No commission on patient referral
Duties to their colleagues and to
the profession are stated under
Article IV with sixteen
corresponding sections on:
(continued from Sec. 8)
9.
Reporting of corrupt/ dishonest conduct.
10.
Guidelines on conferences/ meetings.
11-13. Guidelines on funding & subsidies.
14.
Guidelines on scholarships.
15-16. Guidelines on CME activities commercialism.
News clips on Article IV
code of ethics
PMA
Sec. 5 Doctor is unethical for Parkinson
claims on Pacquaio - PMA
Sec. 6 Arroyos doctor flip-flops by labelling
PHL doctors incapable for procedure PMA
Duties
To allied professionals
Duties to allied professionals are
stated under ARTICLE V with one
corresponding section on:
No commission for health worker referral.
Relationship
With health products industry
Relationships with health product
industries are stated under
Article VI with six
corresponding sections on:
1.
2.
3-4.
5-6.
No material gain from samples.
Guidelines on post-marketing activities.
Guidelines on gifts/ donations.
Guidelines on research trials.
NB: Article VII is re: Amendments
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