The Ethics of Therapy Selection in Dermatology

• 作者: Mark R. Pittelkow Michael M. Wolz
• 来源期刊: 临床医学国际期刊(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: ETHICAL Issues MORAL Policies Situational ETHICS CONFLICT of INTEREST Beneficence
• 年，卷（期）: 2014,（16）
• 页码范围: 1016-1019
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Off-label use of medication is common in many areas of medicine and particularly in dermatology. Off-label use of medication, whether by prescription or use of samples, creates special ethical issues that include informed consent, patient autonomy and the fundamental adage “first, do no harm”. The choice of medication is also influenced by the patient and appropriate use ultimately depends on a thorough discussion of the risks and benefits as well as a mutually agreed treatment plan.