Our Declaration

The Precautionary Principle in Medicine – A Declaration for Ethical Healthcare in New Zealand

A Stand for Medical Integrity and Human Rights

We believe in a healthcare system that honours ethical practice, respects individual freedoms, and values informed consent. By upholding the Precautionary Principle in Medicine, we commit to ensuring that decisions and treatments prioritise safety, evidence, and patient autonomy.

This renewed Declaration champions core values that protect both healthcare professionals and the public from harm. We invite you to join us in creating a future where science, transparency, and compassion lead the way.

The Declaration

  • The Hippocratic Oath: Putting patient welfare first and committing to “First, do no harm.”
  • Fully-Informed Consent: Ensuring every individual has the knowledge to make empowered healthcare decisions.
  • Human Rights & Sovereignty: Advocating for the New Zealand Bill of Rights, the Health and Disability Commission Code of Rights, and our inherent freedoms, including bodily autonomy and the presumption
    of innocence.
  • Ethics-Driven Practice: Supporting healthcare professionals to speak and practise according to their training, ethics, and professional values.unfairly targeted.

Why Your Signature Matters

By signing this Declaration, you stand with a community of New Zealanders who care about medical accountability and patient rights. Your voice helps to amplify the movement for informed, transparent, and ethical healthcare practices.

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