Title
Adoption of Medical Code of Ethics
Law
Prc Board Of Medicine No. 34, S. 2009
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2009
The Board of Medicine, in collaboration with the Philippine Medical Association, has adopted a comprehensive Code of Ethics to uphold professional standards and regulate the practice of medicine, ensuring accountability and ethical conduct among registered physicians.
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Authority to Maintain Ethical and Professional Standards

  • The BOM exercises its powers with the principal aim of maintaining ethical and professional standards within the medical profession.
  • It collaborates with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) to prepare and adopt a Code of Ethics for registered and licensed physicians.

Grounds for Disciplinary Action Against Physicians

  • Section 24, Article II of RA 2382 enumerates specific causes for reprimand, suspension, or revocation of a physician's Certificate of Registration:
    1. Conviction for any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
    2. Immoral or dishonorable conduct.
    3. Insanity.
    4. Fraud in obtaining the Certificate of Registration.
    5. Gross negligence, ignorance, or incompetence causing patient injury or death.
    6. Addiction to alcohol, habit-forming drugs, or gambling affecting fitness to practice.
    7. False, extravagant, or unethical advertisements beyond limited and permissible disclosures.
    8. Performance or aiding in criminal abortion.
    9. Issuance of false medical certificates.
    10. Disseminating derogatory statements or rumors against other physicians without just cause.
    11. Aiding unqualified or unregistered persons to practice medicine.
    12. Violation of the approved Code of Ethics.
  • The Code of Ethics violations also constitute grounds for disciplinary sanctions.

Adoption and Promulgation of the Code of Ethics

  • The Board of Medicine and the Philippine Medical Association jointly prepared and proposed a Code of Ethics.
  • The BOM officially adopts and promulgates this Code through a formal Resolution.
  • This Resolution mandates distribution of copies to the PMA, Legal Division, and other relevant PRC divisions.

Implementation and Effectivity of the Resolution

  • The Resolution adopting the Code of Ethics takes effect 15 days after its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Governance and Compliance

  • The Resolution is signed and attested by the Chairman and members of the Board of Medicine, the Secretary of Professional Regulatory Boards, and Commissioners of the Professional Regulation Commission.
  • The Resolution reinforces the commitment to uphold and enforce professional and ethical standards among licensed physicians in the Philippines.

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