A thoughtful bridge between psychiatric care and organizational practice
With Brainspark Strategies, I find myself at the intersection of two distinct worlds: the clinical, ethical, and evidence-based practice of psychiatry, and the more structured, often commercially inspired, models of organizations and businesses.
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This page is an attempt to clearly articulate the principles and boundaries that continue to guide me as a physician, while I aim to design tools and frameworks that are applicable beyond the clinical setting. Below, you will find the core values and guiding principles I bring into every collaboration.
Code of medical deontology
As a psychiatrist, it is important to me that patient care always comes first and that my approach is evidence-based. These principles are not only a personal principle, but are also supported by the Gecommentarieerde Code van Medische Deontologie of the Orde der Artsen. This document provides detailed guidelines on professionalism, respect, integrity, and responsibility. Below are some articles that specifically apply to collaborations with pharmaceutical partners and other companies.
The most relevant articles on ethics
Article 3
The physician has the required knowledge and expertise for a high-quality practice of his profession.
Working evidence-based is an important condition for me in what I create and present. Depending on what is requested, I will always explore the necessary sources for new collaborations and provide these to the clients
Article 5
The physician pays attention to health prevention, protection, and promotion.
In programs aimed at prevention for people with ADHD and/or autism, it is important that there is a scientifically substantiated and systematic offering. This should be aimed at preventing or treating health risks or diseases early, with a focus on health gains.
Article 30
The physician acts ethically and with respect for the patient, third parties, and society in their medical activity.
Sometimes tension can arise between the interests of specific patients(-groups) and the interests of society/third parties. It is important to always seek the balance where both the individual needs of the participants and the ethical standards set by society are met.
Article 34
The physician places the interests of the patient and society above his own financial interests.
All assignments should serve the care of the patient/client. This also means that no more is offered than necessary, and that there are no conflicting commercial interests involved.
Article 34
The physician does not sell, rent, nor promote medical devices or physical health products.
Assignments and statements must be free from industrial influences and solely based on scientific evidence. What I create and present will always remain independent of the commissioner.