MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Article 1, Section 1 Philippine Medical Association (PMA), Code of Ethics of Medical Profession has stated the fundamental principles to guide the physicians in the practice of their profession.
• Principle of Respect for Life The right to life is inviolable.
• Principle of Respect for Person Every person has an intrinsic worth and dignity.
• Principle of Social Justice All patients have a right to basic healthcare and a just process in the allocation of resources.
• Principle of Beneficiaries The interest of the patient shall be placed above those of the physician.
• Primum Non Nocere The foremost responsibility of the physician is to do no harm to the patient.
• CONFIDENTIALITY It is important in health care as a common theme because a medical assistant has no more important duty than to protect her patient’s privacy, keeping all information confidential.