In June 1995, the Italian code of medical ethics was revised in order that its principles should reflect the ever-changing relationship between the medical profession and society and between physicians and patients. The updated code is also a response to new ethical problems created by scientific progress; the discussion of such problems often shows up a need for better understanding on the par...

968 two-dimensional data matrices for a pharmaceutical pedigree. He added that the pharmaceutical industry in Europe feels that RFID “is not sufficiently mature, is less robust and costs more” than other approaches. By itself, he said, RFID is not a panacea, but should be used where it fits best. Despite the controversy, RFID technology has great potential. “In the context of healthcare, there ...

tives have incentives to “oversell” their products. But they also benefit by providing truthful information about their drugs’ benefits. In analyzing the effects of sales and promotion efforts, it is important to consider both the positive and negative aspects of drug marketing. There is a substantial literature in medical journals examining the marketing and promotional efforts of pharmaceutic...

This article provides an overview of the ethical and professional trends and concerns that led to the formation of the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification "Ethics Task Force." This task force has been charged with rewriting the ethical code for rehabilitation counselors. Historical issues, the Commission's ethics review process, and the present code are briefly analyzed. Proced...