The Philippine Psychiatric Association has embarked on the daunting task of defining in operational terms the boundaries of the relationship between the psychiatrist and the pharmaceutical industry - not only in the legalistic terms but on the higher dimension of ethics. Relationships with industry are critical but necessary. It just needs redefining through. There have to be relationships with industry, but within a framework that respects the independence of the physician and does not unduly affect their judgements about patient care.
PSYCHIATRY ; ETHICS, PROFESSIONAL