Prior Informed Consent program

EPA announced that the United States intended to participate in an international information sharing program sponsored by the United Nations called the Prior Informed Consent Program. 57 Fed. Reg. 58390 (Dec. 9,1992). 

Based on the Rotterdam Convention of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), known as Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Hade , known as the PIC Convention , the EC Regulation 304/2003/EC [4-19] concerning the Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals was adopted. 

An essential element of any medical program is informed patient consent prior to the performance of any test or procedure. Although informed consent is not specifically mentioned in the ACOEM components of occupational and environmental health programs, it is inherent in the ethical practice of medicine. The ACOEM Code of Ethical Conduct (adopted October 25,1993) states that physicians should relate honestly and ethically in all professional relationships. Also, the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics has issued guidance relative to patient consent, confidentiality of medical records, and communication of the results of tests and procedures (AOEC, 1987). 

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