Korean Association for Lung Cancer

We, the members of KALC, solemnly declare that we agree with the terms of the above Code of Conduct & Ethics.
And We will faithfully follow and implement each ethical principle, in accordance of our own free will.

01 Members are expected to respect human dignity & value, and devote themselves to protecting and promoting human health by administering medical care appropriately and fairly.
02 Members are to maintain a relationship of trust and respect with patients and protect the patient's best interests and privacy.
03 Members are strongly encouraged to continue to study, apply and advance scientific knowledge, and actively participate in medical education and training.
04 Members protect the rights, safety, and welfare of research participants, and adhere to ethical standards.
05 Members must conduct diagnosis and treatment according to their professional conscience, based on medically recognized knowledge and skills, while also maintaining dignity and honor.
06 Members must do their best to maintain the trust of both their patients and society by securing objectivity and reliability of medical information.
07 Members must treat all fellow medical professionals with respect and loyalty, while working together to improve patient(s) safety and quality of care.
08 Members must respect every patient's personality and their right to self-determination, as to reduce the patient's pain in the face of death. They must do their best to allow the patient to die with dignity.
09 Members must respect the patient's right to know, and protect the patient's confidentiality and personal information learned in the course of their duties.
10 Members are strongly encouraged to actively participate in activities, which purpose are to, to establish a desirable medical environment by using medical resources fairly and appropriately.

Code of Ethics