Ethical dilemma - any lessons from the UK MP's expenses fiasco

The UK political system has gone into melt down in recent weeks. If only they knew the full impact of freedom of information.

By 'Mal Barnard' on Jun 3, 2009

The UK political system has gone into melt down in recent weeks. If only they knew the full impact of freedom of information. The reality is when all was exposed our political leaders did not pass the red face test. If the table were reversed would Pharma pass the red face test?

A lot has been written in recent months about expenses and the dubious relationship between doctors and the industry. The drive for higher ethics will not be exclusive to our politicians. Sooner or later tough questions will be asked of the industry. We should get ahead of the curve and start asking ourselves tough questions

If bankers are under scrutiny for compensation, pension and expenses. It will not be long before similar questions are asked of us. Let us not forget we are in the business of saving lives - not a charity but closer to being a charity than most other verticals. Do you see an issue here?