MEDICAL WORKERS' RIGHTS IN PHARMACEUTICAL PRACTICE: LEGAL, ETHICAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS
Abstract
The protection of medical workers’ rights in pharmaceutical practice is a fundamental component of effective healthcare systems. Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals operate within complex legal and ethical environments shaped by international labor standards, national legislation, and professional regulatory bodies. Ensuring their professional autonomy, occupational safety, fair remuneration, and freedom from discrimination directly influences the quality of pharmaceutical care and patient safety. This article analyzes the legal foundations of medical workers’ rights within pharmaceutical settings, examines international standards established by the World Health Organization and the International Labour Organization, and discusses professional regulatory principles reflected in documents such as the World Medical Association and the International Pharmaceutical Federation. The article further explores challenges related to workplace safety, ethical dilemmas, professional liability, and the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation. Recommendations for strengthening legal protections and policy implementation are proposed.