Ethics

Views on the relationship between industry and healthcare professionals and why it matters.

38 blogs about the topic

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Ethics

Posted on 01.07.2021

Ethical collaborations: new guidelines help companies partner with patient organisations

One of the strongest trends I have observed in healthcare over the past decade has been the growth of patient power. Patients are actively shaping their care like never before. In response, health systems and companies are increasingly focused on the outcomes and experiences that matter to patients. The voice of patients is also becoming […]

By Clarisse Aillet Medical Education Consultant

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Posted on 25.03.2021

New training video boosts global compliance – and public confidence

Bringing innovative medical technology to patients around the world is a priority for the medtech industry. This task often relies on a wide network of third-party intermediaries and distributors. While third parties provide valuable local knowledge, logistics and skills, it is important to appreciate that everyone working on behalf of medtech companies is bound by […]

By Aline Lautenberg General Counsel and Director General Legal & Compliance, MedTech Europe

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Ethics

Posted on 11.07.2019

Digital medtech: Rising to the GDPR opportunity

I believe that data has the power to transform patient care. But do the legal and regulatory landscapes in Europe and around the world pose some sort of obstacle to digital health innovation in the medical technology sector? This is a hot topic right now as patients – indeed, all citizens – become increasingly aware […]

By Shannon Zeigler Coordinator Legal & Compliance, MedTech Europe

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Ethics

Posted on 13.05.2019

Data Protection: If It ain’t broke, don’t fix it?

On May 25, 2018, the GDPR became effective across the EU, simultaneously resulting in a ‘consistent and homogenous application’ of data protection rules across the Union (per Recital 10 of the Regulation). For data protection professionals at medical technology companies, the clarity brought by the GDPR has meant that resources can be redirected towards ensuring […]

By Peter Blenkinsop Partner - Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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Ethics

Posted on 13.05.2019

Building synergies between the business and compliance communities

This year, GMTCC is fully part of the MedTech Forum. By joining forces to build synergies between the business and compliance communities, the industry is sending a clear message: compliance is part of the business! I have always been in favour of having the compliance officer seen as a true business partner. Indeed, compliance programmes […]

By Anne-Sophie Bricca Co-chair of MedTech Europe’s working group on Ethical AI, and a Deputy General Counsel at Terumo BCT

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Ethics

Posted on 13.05.2019

Transparency: What’s next for the healthcare industry?

In an era where transparency is expected, the healthcare industry has been at the centre of attention from the public and from authorities. We can see this in how governments around the world – notably the US and France – have developed ‘Sunshine Acts’ to mandate disclosure of industry support for healthcare institutions and professionals. […]

By Pascale Schmidt Compliance Officer EMEA/LATAM & RDI - Roche Diagnostics International

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Ethics

Posted on 13.05.2019

Enhanced transparency in healthcare, a pure win-win situation

Healthcare is a complex system in which many actors and interests play a role. Unfortunately, the representation of some prevails over others, quite often even over patients’ interest, despite the fact that the whole system’s aim is to work for their well-being and safety. In mental health, in particular, industry and healthcare professionals have had […]

By Marcin Rodzinka Project Coordinator - Mental Health Europe

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Ethics

Posted on 09.05.2019

MedTech compliance goes mainstream

By combining the GMTCC with the annual European MedTech Forum, the medtech industry is signalling that compliance is moving centre-stage, writes Nancy Travis, Vice President, International Compliance & Governance, AdvaMed For more than a decade, MedTech Europe and AdvaMed have jointly organised the key event on compliance professionals’ calendars. The Global MedTech Compliance Conference (GMTCC) […]

By Nancy Travis Vice President at AdvaMed

Health data can transform our lives – but must be used wisely
Ethics

Posted on 09.07.2018

Health data can transform our lives – but must be used wisely

This blog is part of the GMTCC 2018 blog series. You can follow the conversation under #GMTCC and find more details and at gmtcc.com. Check out related blogs: Swifter, Higher, Stronger: Promoting MedTech Ethics on the Global Stage,How to create and maintain an ethical culture,Global Responsibility, Global Ethics and Compliance, Global Principles for MedTech Innovation, Progress and […]

By Oba Adewunmi Legal Counsel at Verily Life Science