Ethical Principles in Healthcare
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What is the primary reason why pharmacists should maintain public trust?

  • To protect their own interests
  • To deliver appropriate patient care (correct)
  • To preserve their ability to self-govern
  • To maintain their profession's reputation

    • Which of the following is a key principle of pharmacy ethics?

  • The patient's well-being is first and foremost (correct)
  • The pharmacy's profits are the top priority
  • The pharmacist's well-being is first and foremost
  • The pharmacist's reputation is most important

    • When can a pharmacist disclose confidential patient information?

  • When the pharmacist's personal/religious beliefs dictate
  • When the pharmacist feels it is necessary
  • When the patient requests it
  • When authorized by the patient or required by law (correct)

    • What should a pharmacist do if they are unable to provide care due to personal/religious beliefs?

    <p>Refer the patient to another pharmacist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for pharmacists to exercise professional judgement?

    <p>To meet patient needs within their scope of practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of pharmacy ethics?

    <p>To deliver appropriate patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of respecting patient autonomy?

    <p>Providing care with respect for human rights and without discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for pharmacists to maintain their ability to self-govern?

    <p>To retain public trust and autonomy in practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the obligation of a regulated health professional regarding self-reporting, even if they have resigned or relinquished privileges?

    <p>To report to the College, regardless of resignation or relinquishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mandate of the OCP?

    <p>To serve and protect the public interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics in pharmacy?

    <p>To provide a set of principles for ethical conduct of members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a pharmacist self-report to the College?

    <p>Any finding of professional misconduct or incompetence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the OCP in quality assurance?

    <p>To monitor and evaluate pharmacy practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a finding of professional misconduct or incompetence?

    <p>A mandatory report to the College</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of self-reporting in pharmacy?

    <p>To ensure public safety and protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the OCP in setting entrance to practice requirements?

    <p>To set and monitor entrance to practice requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of maintaining professionalism in pharmacy practice?

    <p>Maintaining certification and credentials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of collaboration in pharmacy practice?

    <p>Engage in gossip about colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of safety and quality in pharmacy practice?

    <p>Continuing professional development, quality assurance and quality improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for fulfilling continuing professional development requirements?

    <p>To ensure competence and commitment to professional development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of applying ethical principles in pharmacy practice?

    <p>Act with sensitivity, personal and professional integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of medication expertise in pharmacy practice?

    <p>Maintain competence and adhere to current laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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