CODE OF ETHICS OF THE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY SOCIETY OF THE IEEE (11,000 members in 97 countries)
Patients and Human Subjects
- Respect human dignity and privacy of patients and human subjects.
Information
- Ensure proper safeguarding of all confidential information, including information pertinent to patients, subjects, commercial entities, and trade secrets.
Environment
- Promote a culture of cost‐effectiveness.
- Support the preservation of a healthy environment.
Research
- Engage in research aimed at advancing the contribution of science and technology to improving healthcare provision.
- Report research results with scientific integrity and proper due credit.
- Observe the rights of human research subjects and strive for a balance between benefits and potential harm.
- Ensure a responsible and humane use of animals in research.
- Conduct clinical research studies in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
Profession
- Hold in high regard the inter‐disciplinary nature of healthcare delivery and research. Foster collegial inter‐disciplinary relationships. Respect, value, and acknowledge the contribution of others.
- Encourage a culture of knowledge exchange and mentorship.
- Avoid or properly disclose conflicts of interest.
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