22 Questions
What is the primary reason why pharmacists should maintain public trust?
To deliver appropriate patient care
Which of the following is a key principle of pharmacy ethics?
The patient's well-being is first and foremost
When can a pharmacist disclose confidential patient information?
When authorized by the patient or required by law
What should a pharmacist do if they are unable to provide care due to personal/religious beliefs?
Refer the patient to another pharmacist
Why is it important for pharmacists to exercise professional judgement?
To meet patient needs within their scope of practice
What is the primary goal of pharmacy ethics?
To deliver appropriate patient care
What is a key aspect of respecting patient autonomy?
Providing care with respect for human rights and without discrimination
Why is it important for pharmacists to maintain their ability to self-govern?
To retain public trust and autonomy in practice
What is the obligation of a regulated health professional regarding self-reporting, even if they have resigned or relinquished privileges?
To report to the College, regardless of resignation or relinquishment
What is the primary mandate of the OCP?
To serve and protect the public interest
What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics in pharmacy?
To provide a set of principles for ethical conduct of members
What must a pharmacist self-report to the College?
Any finding of professional misconduct or incompetence
What is the role of the OCP in quality assurance?
To monitor and evaluate pharmacy practice
What is the consequence of a finding of professional misconduct or incompetence?
A mandatory report to the College
What is the purpose of self-reporting in pharmacy?
To ensure public safety and protection
What is the role of the OCP in setting entrance to practice requirements?
To set and monitor entrance to practice requirements
What is a key aspect of maintaining professionalism in pharmacy practice?
Maintaining certification and credentials
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of collaboration in pharmacy practice?
Engage in gossip about colleagues
What is a key aspect of safety and quality in pharmacy practice?
Continuing professional development, quality assurance and quality improvement
What is the primary reason for fulfilling continuing professional development requirements?
To ensure competence and commitment to professional development
What is a key aspect of applying ethical principles in pharmacy practice?
Act with sensitivity, personal and professional integrity
What is a key aspect of medication expertise in pharmacy practice?
Maintain competence and adhere to current laws and regulations
Study Notes
Guidance for Exercising Professional Judgment
- Practicing ethically is crucial to maintain public trust, profession's reputation, deliver appropriate patient care, retain self-governance, and protect public interest.
Ethical Principles
- Principle One: Patient's well-being is paramount; members must act in their interest, develop professional relationships within scope of practice, and respect patients' right to self-determination.
- Principle Two: Members exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the patient, consistent with scope of practice, to meet patient needs.
- Principle Three: Members must preserve confidentiality of patient information, except when authorized by the patient, required by law, or to protect the patient or another person from harm.
- Principle Four: Members must respect patients' autonomy, individuality, and dignity, provide care without discrimination, and refer to another pharmacist if necessary.
Competence and Professionalism
- Medication Expertise: Maintain competence, fulfill CE requirements, adhere to current laws and regulations, and maintain certification and credentials.
- Collaboration: Work constructively with other members of the inter-professional team and treat colleagues with respect.
- Safety/Quality: Engage in continuing professional development, quality assurance, and quality improvement.
- Professionalism/Ethics: Apply ethical principles in daily work, treat each other with sensitivity, personal and professional integrity, and fulfill professional development requirements.
Obligation and Self-Reporting
- Obligation to report remains even if the regulated health professional resigned or relinquished privileges before the employer did so.
- Self-report to the College if found guilty of or charged with an offence, or if there is a finding of professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity.
OCP Mandate
- The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) serves and protects the public interest by setting entrance to practice requirements, ensuring quality assurance, and enforcing standards through investigation and discipline proceedings.
Code of Ethics
- A set of principles that form the basis of ethical conduct of members, guiding their professional behavior.
This quiz covers the importance of practicing ethically in healthcare, maintaining public trust, and delivering appropriate patient care. It also explores the ethical principles that guide healthcare professionals.
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