Purpose
PP Health Malaysia (PPHM) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in health communication. This Code of Conduct and Ethics outlines the responsibilities and expectations for contributing authors to ensure integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness in all submissions.
Professional Integrity
- Authors must provide accurate, honest, and evidence-based information.
- Opinions and interpretations should be clearly distinguished from factual information.
- Authors should avoid misleading statements or exaggerations.
Confidentiality and Privacy
- Patient confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Personal health information should never be disclosed without explicit consent.
- Identifiable details in case studies or images require prior written permission from patients or legal guardians.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that could influence their work.
- Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may lead to rejection or retraction of articles.
Plagiarism and Originality
- Submissions must be original work created by the author(s).
- Proper citation and acknowledgement of sources is mandatory.
- Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited and will lead to immediate rejection and possible reporting to relevant institutions.
Ethical Compliance
- Research involving human subjects must have appropriate ethical approval and comply with established guidelines.
- Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research and publication.
Respectful Communication
- Authors are expected to communicate respectfully with editors, reviewers, and other contributors.
- Any disputes or concerns should be raised through appropriate channels professionally.
Responsibility for Content
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of the content they submit.
- Any errors identified after publication must be promptly reported to the editorial team.
Intellectual Property
- Authors retain copyright but grant PPHM the right to publish and distribute the work.
- Use of copyrighted material from other sources requires proper permission.
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
- Contributions must comply with Malaysian laws and international standards related to health communication and advertising.
Contact Information
For any queries regarding ethical matters, please contact [email protected].
