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What does the principle of beneficence entail?
What does the principle of beneficence entail?
- Being praised for being nice
- Staying out of another's way
- Doing good deeds particularly to benefit others (correct)
- Excluding patients from the decision-making process
In what situations may paternalism be justified in healthcare?
In what situations may paternalism be justified in healthcare?
- When there are significant disparities in power and information (correct)
- When patients refuse treatment but understand its consequences
- When health care professionals want to be praised for being nice
- When patients are actively involved in the decision-making process
Why might a patient sometimes be excluded from the decision-making process in healthcare?
Why might a patient sometimes be excluded from the decision-making process in healthcare?
- Due to lack of education and minimal understanding (correct)
- Because they want to be praised for being nice
- When patients have all the necessary information
- Because patients always know best about their treatment
What is one of the roles of a pharmacist highlighted in the text?
What is one of the roles of a pharmacist highlighted in the text?
What is central to the understanding of pharmacy practice according to the text?
What is central to the understanding of pharmacy practice according to the text?
Why might a pharmacist's decisions sometimes be out of their hands?
Why might a pharmacist's decisions sometimes be out of their hands?
What has caused the role of pharmacists to transition from product-oriented to patient-oriented?
What has caused the role of pharmacists to transition from product-oriented to patient-oriented?
What might restrict a pharmacist's role to mainly 'filling and following orders'?
What might restrict a pharmacist's role to mainly 'filling and following orders'?
What is pharmacoethics central to according to the text?
What is pharmacoethics central to according to the text?
What is the historical significance of the code of ethics in American pharmacy?
What is the historical significance of the code of ethics in American pharmacy?
What is a fundamental principle of the code of ethics for pharmacists?
What is a fundamental principle of the code of ethics for pharmacists?
How often has the American pharmacy code of ethics been reviewed over the years?
How often has the American pharmacy code of ethics been reviewed over the years?
What is the primary concern pharmacists should have according to the code of ethics?
What is the primary concern pharmacists should have according to the code of ethics?
What should pharmacists do to ensure professional competence according to the code of ethics?
What should pharmacists do to ensure professional competence according to the code of ethics?
What ethical responsibility should pharmacists uphold in their work?
What ethical responsibility should pharmacists uphold in their work?
What ethical principle emphasizes being faithful to patients and keeping their best interest as a priority?
What ethical principle emphasizes being faithful to patients and keeping their best interest as a priority?
A pharmacist valuing justice in ethics would prioritize which of the following aspects?
A pharmacist valuing justice in ethics would prioritize which of the following aspects?
In the context of patient confidentiality, which ethical principle is most relevant when a patient requests not to disclose sensitive information to family members?
In the context of patient confidentiality, which ethical principle is most relevant when a patient requests not to disclose sensitive information to family members?
What should a healthcare professional prioritize when a patient confides sensitive information but requests it not to be shared with family members?
What should a healthcare professional prioritize when a patient confides sensitive information but requests it not to be shared with family members?
In the scenario of a minor confiding in a healthcare provider about taking medication without parental consent, what is the appropriate action to take?
In the scenario of a minor confiding in a healthcare provider about taking medication without parental consent, what is the appropriate action to take?
"Keeping the patients our priority" aligns with which ethical principle from the text?
"Keeping the patients our priority" aligns with which ethical principle from the text?
What does the principle of beneficence in pharmacy practice primarily focus on?
What does the principle of beneficence in pharmacy practice primarily focus on?
In pharmacy practice, when may paternalism be justified?
In pharmacy practice, when may paternalism be justified?
What is a key aspect of beneficence-based rationale in pharmacy practice?
What is a key aspect of beneficence-based rationale in pharmacy practice?
Why might a patient be sometimes excluded from the decision-making process in healthcare according to the text?
Why might a patient be sometimes excluded from the decision-making process in healthcare according to the text?
What is the underlying rationale for paternalistic practice between health care professionals and patients?
What is the underlying rationale for paternalistic practice between health care professionals and patients?
In pharmacy practice, what is the central principle behind beneficence?
In pharmacy practice, what is the central principle behind beneficence?
What should a pharmacist prioritize when faced with conflicts between a patient's request for a specific medication and disclosure of information?
What should a pharmacist prioritize when faced with conflicts between a patient's request for a specific medication and disclosure of information?
Which characteristic defines the concept of autonomy in healthcare decision-making?
Which characteristic defines the concept of autonomy in healthcare decision-making?
What ethical dilemma arises when a patient chooses to reduce their antihypertensive medication without medical advice?
What ethical dilemma arises when a patient chooses to reduce their antihypertensive medication without medical advice?
In the context of healthcare decision-making, what does the principle of beneficence aim to balance?
In the context of healthcare decision-making, what does the principle of beneficence aim to balance?
What is a critical aspect of integrity as highlighted in the text?
What is a critical aspect of integrity as highlighted in the text?
How can pharmacists ensure they act professionally according to the text?
How can pharmacists ensure they act professionally according to the text?
Study Notes
Beneficence
- Beneficence is the Latin word "benefactum," meaning "good deed," and involves doing good for others, not for personal praise or recognition.
- It is about doing what will benefit others, including the patient and anyone else affected by an ethical decision.
- This principle is seen in the first principle of the Code of Ethics, where the care of the patient is the first concern.
Paternalism
- Paternalism is a beneficence-based rationale where professionals, like parents, "knows best."
- The patient may be excluded from the decision-making process due to a lack of education and minimal understanding of the consequences of choices.
- Significant differences in power, information, and experience create a potential for paternalistic practice in interactions between healthcare professionals and patients.
Code of Ethics
- The Code of Ethics is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists.
- Factors influencing the Code of Ethics include time, place, program, and time of pharmaceutical study.
- The Code of Ethics has a long history, with the first legislation dating back to 1852, and has been reviewed several times, with the term between revisions getting shorter over the years.
Principles of the Code of Ethics
- Make the care of the patient your first concern.
- Exercise your professional judgment in the interest of patients and the public.
- Show respect for others.
- Encourage patients to participate in decisions about their care.
- Develop your professional knowledge and competence.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Take responsibility for your work.
Ethical Considerations
- Fidelity: Keeping the patient's interests as a priority and providing services that are in the patient's best interest.
- Justice: Fairness and equality in the distribution of healthcare resources.
- Non-maleficence: Avoiding harm to the patient and others.
- Loyalty: Prioritizing the patient's needs over personal interests.
- Autonomy: Allowing individuals to make decisions for themselves, tempered by consideration of the potential harm to others.
- Honesty and integrity: Telling the truth and doing the right thing, even when it's not convenient or acknowledged by others.
- Informed consent: Providing patients with complete and accurate information about their treatment options.
- Confidentiality: Maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting their privacy.
Roles of a Pharmacist
- Manufacturing
- Sorting
- Marketing
- Regulatory affairs
- Formulation
- Dispensing
- Medical team
- Academic
- Research
- Consultation
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Learn about the ethical principle of beneficence in healthcare, which emphasizes doing good deeds that benefit others. Understand how beneficence is a key aspect of the Code of Ethics, with the care of the patient being the first concern.
