[Anticorruption Act : A criminal proceedings prophylaxis for urologists]
H Schneider1,2, J-U Stolzenburg3
1Lehrstuhl für Strafrecht, Strafprozessrecht, Kriminologie, Jugendstrafrecht und Strafvollzugsrecht, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland. schneider@hendrikschneider.eu.
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|March 4, 2018
Summary
Compliance with German healthcare laws and professional regulations is key to avoiding corruption charges. Adhering to industry contract guidelines and fee scales ensures legal and ethical practices in medical services and clinical trials.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Law
- Medical Ethics
- Pharmaceutical Compliance
Background:
- The German Act to Combat Corruption in the Healthcare Sector has raised concerns among medical professionals regarding compliance and potential legal repercussions.
- Navigating new regulations requires clear understanding of permissible industry interactions and financial agreements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the legal protections available to physicians under the new anti-corruption act.
- To provide guidance on structuring service contracts and clinical trial compensation to ensure compliance.
- To outline acceptable engagement with industry-sponsored academic events.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the German Act to Combat Corruption in the Healthcare Sector.
- Interpretation of relevant physician professional laws and regulations.
- Review of guidelines for service contracts and clinical trial compensation, referencing the German scale of medical fees (GOÄ).
Main Results:
- Adherence to physician professional law offers fundamental protection against criminal investigations.
- Service contracts with industry are permissible when the service interest is reasonable and compensation is appropriate.
- Compensation for clinical trials with authorized products must align with the GOÄ fee scale.
- Acceptance of invitations to academic training events is permissible within reasonable limits.
Conclusions:
- Physicians can mitigate risks associated with the anti-corruption act by strictly following professional laws and ethical guidelines.
- Clear, compliant contracts and appropriate compensation structures are essential for industry collaborations.
- Understanding and applying the GOÄ scale is crucial for managing clinical trial finances legally.
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