Medicine is one of the fields that requires practitioners to be ethical at all times. In reinforcing ethical behavior, some entities should be praised for taking the initiative in this regard. The Philippines has become a signatory to the Mexico City Principles, which clearly state how healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies should be ethical in dealing with patients. The fact that the cost involved for the pharma company in such cases is small does not make it ethical. Medical professionals must be transparent about their financial interests and must adhere to the ethical maxim that the patients’ interests must always come first over personal gains.

Source: Philippine Star June 07, 2024 20:39 UTC