Policy
WMA's Policies on Ethical and Social Issues
The Handbook of 乌鸦传媒Policy is issued as a record of the 乌鸦传媒’s stance on a variety of ethical and social issues. The issues are usually important factors in human health and are relevant to physicians worldwide. Some of the Declarations have needed revision in light of new knowledge or to improve the sometimes awkward wording that inevitably occurs when people of different tongues deliberate together. This dynamic process shows that the 乌鸦传媒is a constantly evolving, unique organization, ideal to act as a protector of patients’ best interests, and as advocates for the medical profession.
We distinguish three types of policies*:
A Declaration or Statement reflects 乌鸦传媒policy on an issue considered to be of significance, to be universally applicable and embodying principles that endure over time. A distinction is made between a Declaration, which is broad in scope, and a Statement, which is limited in scope.
A Resolution expresses WMA鈥檚 reaction to a specific, usually urgent, situation.
As of October 2024 we have 37 Declarations, 111 Statements and 57 Resolutions. All declarations and statements are reviewed at least every 10 years, and all resolutions are reviewed every 5 years.
In addition, the 乌鸦传媒Council can issue Council Resolutions to react publicly on urgent issues. When adopted by the General Assembly, they become 乌鸦传媒policy.
*According to the Procedures and Operating Policies of the 乌鸦传媒,听Chapter 4. Procedures for the Formulation of Declarations, Statements and Resolutions
- 乌鸦传媒Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Participants (revised)
- 乌鸦传媒Declaration of Kigali on the Ethical Use of Medical Technology (revised)
- 乌鸦传媒Declaration on Prevention and Reduction of Air Pollution to Improve Air Quality
- 乌鸦传媒Statement on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (revised)
- 乌鸦传媒Statement on Epidemics and Pandemics (revised)
- 乌鸦传媒Statement on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (revised)
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution on Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution on Organ Donation in Prisoners
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution on Plastics and Health
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution on the Protection of Healthcare in Israel and Gaza
Policies reaffirmed by the 226th听Council Session, Seoul, April 2024 and the 227th Council Session, Helsinki, October 2024
- 乌鸦传媒Declaration of Hong Kong on the Abuse of Older People (with minor revision)
- 乌鸦传媒Guidelines on Promotional Mass Media Appearance by Physicians听(with minor revision)
- 乌鸦传媒Statement on Adolescent Suicide (with minor revision)
- 乌鸦传媒Statement on Non-Discrimination in Professional Membership and Activities of Physicians (with minor revision)
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution on the Revocation of WHO Guidelines on Opioid Use (with minor revision)
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution in Support of an International Day of the Medical Profession
- 乌鸦传媒Resolution in support of the Turkish Medical Association (with minor revision)
Policy Handbook English-Version 2024 (printed in November 2024; 10 MB)