IDI is one of the important members for us. Currently, we at WMA only recognize IDI as a medical professional organization as a representative from Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The World Medical Association (WMA) has recognized the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) as the sole medical professional organization representing Indonesia on account of its long history in the country.

"IDI is one of the important members for us. Currently, we at WMA only recognize IDI as a medical professional organization as a representative from Indonesia," WMA secretary general Otmar Kloiber said, according to a press release issued by IDI here on Wednesday.



There should only be one medical professional organization representing a country because it is concerned with standardizing medical ethics for the safety of patients and the public, as well as doctors, he explained.



IDI has enjoyed a good relationship with WMA for 70 years as a member, Kloiber pointed out at the conference of the International Code of Medical Ethics (ICoME), which discussed the standardization of medical ethics and professionalism.

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The IDI executive board was appointed as the host of the conference, which was held on July 4–5, 2022, and attended by representatives of more than 100 WMA member countries.



The conference was attended by a number of medical figures who played an important role in drafting the ICoMe, including WMA secretary general Dr. Otmar Kloiber and WMA Treasurer Prof. Ravindra, who made a presentation on telemedicine ethics.



The conference was also attended by Dr. Ramin Parsa-Parsi who was the initiator of the revision of the Declaration of Geneva and the International Code of Medical Ethics, as well as Prof. Urban Wiesing, who was among the initiators of the Declaration of Helsinki.


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Indonesian Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, said he hoped that the conference would thoroughly explore the guidelines for medical ethics.



"Not only protecting us as doctors but most importantly to ensure the best possible healthcare that can be provided to patients," he added.



As a member of the WMA, IDI was also involved in the drafting of the revised ICoME.



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