Consensus Frameworks for Ethical Collaboration
Consensus Frameworks for Ethical Collaboration are multi-stakeholder, collective action initiatives that outline shared principles and a common approach to guiding ethical conduct and collaboration for actors in healthcare.
Overview
Launched in 2014, the international Consensus Framework for Ethical Collaboration is the only global platform of its kind, routinely convening global health bodies in a common cause.
Consensus Frameworks have been adopted at international and national levels. IFPMA member associations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Japan, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, and New Zealand, among others, are directly participating or have actively supported the formation of a Consensus Framework. They convene with hundreds of diverse health stakeholders.
IFPMA is a founding member of the international Consensus Framework, together with the International Alliance of Patients’ Organizations, International Council of Nurses, International Pharmaceutical Federation, and the World Medical Association. The International Hospital Federation joined in 2020.
Overarching principles
Put patients first
Support ethical research and innovation
Ensure independence and ethical conduct
Promote transparency and accountability
Why consensus frameworks?
Upholding high-standard ethical business practices and sustaining patient trust is of utmost importance to health systems, especially for SMEs in health-related sectors.
Consensus Frameworks bring together patients’ organizations, industry associations, healthcare professionals, health regulators, civil society, and academic institutions, among others.
All partners have a mutual interest in making sure that the relationship between patients, healthcare professionals, the pharmaceutical sector, and their organizations is based on ethical and responsible decision making.
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