Draft program WMA Regional Meeting for Asia on the International Code of Medical Ethics_220601

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World Medical Regional Meeting for Asia on the
International Code of Medical Ethics
7-8 June 2022
Centara Grand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
DRAFT PROGRAM
Day 1
12 p.m. –
1:30 p.m.
Lunch provided for all participants
1:00 –
2:00 p.m.
On-site registration
Chair: TBC
2:00 –
2:15 p.m.
Welcome remarks
 Dr. Otmar Kloiber, Secretary General, World Medical Association (WMA)
 Dr. Sukhum Kanchanapimai, President of the Medical Association of
Thailand
2:15 –
2:30 p.m.
Introduction to the International Code of Medical Ethics (ICoME) and the revision
process
 Dr. Ramin Parsa-Parsi, Chair of WMA ICoME revision workgroup; German
Medical Association
2:30 –
2:35 p.m.
Commentary on the current ICoME draft
 Dr. Sho Hashimoto, Executive Board Member, Japan Medical Association
2:35 –
3:05 p.m.
Roundtable
The physician’s duty to help in medical emergencies: Responsibilities, challenges,
and limits (See Paragraph A in annex)
 Prof. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital of
Mahidol University, Thailand
 Discussion
3:05 –
3:25 p.m.
Coffee break
3:25 –
3:55 p.m.
Roundtable
Patient autonomy and informed consent (See Paragraph B in annex)
 Dr. Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, Indonesian Medical Association
 Discussion
3:55 –
4:25 p.m.
Roundtable
The ethics of remote treatment (See Paragraph C in annex)
 Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar, Treasurer, World Medical Association; Indian
Medical Association
 Discussion
4:25 –
4:35 p.m.
Commentary on the current ICoME draft
 Dr. Jamal Uddin Chowdhury, Bangladesh Medical Association
4:35 –
4:50 p.m.
Floor open for further individual presentations on the current ICoME draft
4:50 –
5:30 p.m.
Special workshop to review revised draft of the International Code of Medical
Ethics
7 p.m. Dinner/social program (optional)
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World Medical Regional Meeting for Asia on the
International Code of Medical Ethics
7-8 June 2022
Centara Grand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
DRAFT PROGRAM
Day 2
Chair: TBC
9:00 –
9:30 a.m.
Roundtable
Duty to share knowledge: The important role physicians play in global health and
in combating misinformation (See Paragraph D in annex)
 Dr. Kyung Hyun Do, International Affairs Committee Chair of the Korean
Medical Association
 Discussion
9:30 –
10:00 a.m.
Roundtable
Ethical issues in advertising and marketing for physicians
 Malke Borrow, Director, Division of Law and Policy, Israeli Medical
Association
 Discussion
10:00 –
10:20 a.m.
Coffee break
10:20 a.m. –
10:50 a.m.
Roundtable
Caring for oneself to provide better care to the patient: The physician’s duty to
report inappropriate or unsafe working conditions, violence against physicians
and health personnel, and other unsustainable stress factors (See Paragraph E in
annex)
 Dr. Kidaphol Wadhanakul, Council Member for International Relations,
Medical Association of Thailand
 Discussion
10:50 a.m. –
11:05 a.m.
Presentation of International Code of Medical Ethics Dedicated Conference on
Physician Conscientious Objection in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 4-5 July 2022
 Dr. Pukovisa Prawiroharjo, Indonesian Medical Association
11:05 a.m. –
12:00 p.m.
Special workshop to review revised draft of the International Code of Medical
Ethics
12:00 –
1:30 p.m.
Lunch provided for all participants
1:30 –
3:30 p.m.
ICoME workgroup meeting
8 – 10 p.m. River cruise with dinner (optional)
Cruise fare: THB 150 with à la carte dinner on board
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Annex
The paragraphs listed below have been extracted from the current revised draft of the ICoME and have
been included here for the purposes of this conference to serve as a reference for the topics listed on the
program. All paragraphs are subject to change.
Paragraph Text
A The physician must offer help in medical emergencies, while considering the
physician’s own safety and competence, and the availability of other viable options for
care.
B The physician must respect the patient’s right to be informed in every phase of the care
process. The physician must obtain the patient’s voluntary informed consent prior to
any medical care provided, ensuring that the patient receives and understands the
information needed to make an independent, well-informed decision about the
proposed care. The physician must respect the patient’s decision to withhold or
withdraw consent at any time and for any reason.
C When providing medical care remotely, the physician must ensure that this form of
communication is medically justifiable and that the necessary medical care is provided.
The physician must also inform the patient about the benefits and limitations of
receiving medical care remotely, obtain the patient’s consent, and ensure patient
confidentiality is upheld. Wherever medically appropriate, the physician must aim to
provide care to the patient through direct, personal contact.
D Physicians should share their medical knowledge and expertise for the benefit of
patients and the advancement of health care, and public and global health.
Also:
Physicians play an important role in matters relating to health, health education and
health literacy. In fulfilling this responsibility, physicians should be prudent in
discussing new discoveries, technologies, or treatments in non-professional, public
venues and should ensure that their statements are scientifically accurate and
understandable.
Physicians must indicate if their own personal opinions are contrary to evidence-based
scientific information.
E The physician should report to the appropriate authorities conditions or
circumstances which impede the physician or another physician from providing care of
the highest standards or from upholding the principles of this Code. This includes any
form of abuse or violence against physicians and other health personnel, inappropriate
working conditions, and any other unsustainable stress factors.
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Also:
In order to provide care of the highest standards, physicians must attend to their own
health, well-being and abilities. This includes seeking appropriate care to ensure that
they are able to practise safely.