The European Journal of Medical Practitioners (EJMP) is committed to protecting the rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of individuals participating in research. The journal follows the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Declaration of Helsinki, and other internationally recognized ethical standards concerning informed consent and the protection of human participants.

Informed Consent Requirement

Research involving human participants must be conducted only after obtaining voluntary, informed consent from each participant or their legally authorized representative. Authors must confirm in the manuscript that informed consent was obtained before the commencement of the study and that participants were adequately informed about the purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and their right to withdraw from the research at any time without prejudice.

Privacy and Confidentiality

The personal data and confidential information of research participants, including information obtained through the doctor–patient relationship, must be handled with the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Authors must take all reasonable measures to protect participants' privacy and ensure that confidential medical information is not disclosed without appropriate authorization.

Publication of Identifiable Information

Identifiable information, including names, initials, photographs, videos, medical images, pedigrees, or any other information that could reveal a participant's identity, must not be published unless:

• The information is scientifically essential for the publication.
• Written informed consent for publication has been obtained from the participant or their legally authorized representative.
• The participant understands that the information will be publicly available upon publication.

Copies of consent forms should not be submitted with the manuscript unless specifically requested by the Editorial Office; however, authors must retain the original documentation and provide it upon request.

Patient Confidentiality

Authors should omit unnecessary personal details from manuscripts whenever possible. Patient anonymity should be preserved through appropriate de-identification techniques. Altering or falsifying clinical information solely to achieve anonymity is not acceptable if it compromises the scientific accuracy or integrity of the report.

Special Considerations for Vulnerable Participants

Studies involving children, individuals with impaired decision-making capacity, or other vulnerable populations require additional ethical safeguards. In such cases, informed consent must be obtained from a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative, together with participant assent where appropriate and permitted by applicable regulations.

Editorial Verification

The Editorial Office may request evidence of informed consent or additional documentation at any stage of the editorial process to verify compliance with ethical requirements. Failure to provide satisfactory documentation may result in rejection of the manuscript or withdrawal from the publication process.

Non-Compliance

Failure to obtain appropriate informed consent, breaches of participant confidentiality, or unauthorized disclosure of identifiable information constitute serious ethical violations. Such cases will be handled in accordance with the recommendations of COPE and ICMJE and may result in manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, retractions, or other appropriate editorial actions.

Commitment to Ethical Standards

The European Journal of Medical Practitioners (EJMP) is dedicated to safeguarding the rights, privacy, and welfare of research participants. Compliance with informed consent requirements is a fundamental condition for publication and reflects the journal's commitment to ethical research, responsible medical publishing, and the protection of confidential patient information.