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Professionalism and the Medical Association

This white paper is published to briefly review the current literature and thinking on medical professionalism, to highlight some of the various roles played by different medical organizations, and to examine the intersection between medical associations and professionalism. Finally, specific areas are proposed where representative medical associations might become involved in setting guidelines or developing policies in order to assist the collective profession, and by extension its individual members, maintain and enhance medical professionalism for the benefit of patients and the profession alike.

Author: Jeff Blackmer, MD MHSc FRCPC, Executive Director, Office of Ethics, Canadian Medical Association
Published in July 2007

Positive practice environments for health care professionals (www.whpa.org/ppe.htm), WHPA

Background Document: Declaration of Ottawa on Child Health

The WMA amended its Declaration of Ottawa on Child Health at its General Assembly, New Delhi 2009. While the general principles stated in the Declaration of Ottawa are necessary for optimal growth and development of a child, it is recognized that fulfilling such principles may be aspirational if resources are constrained.  In such situations, meeting the specific principles detailed in this background document, should be made a priority for governments, care providers, communities and parents.