Pharmacy Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism in Pharmacy

• Ethics and professionalism are essential for pharmacy students to develop moral values and principles that guide their practice.
• Understanding ethics and professionalism helps acquire skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and decision-making.

Essential Skills Acquired through Ethics and Professionalism

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Decision-making and negotiation
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Professionalism and leadership

Components of a Professional Ethical Approach

• Respect for autonomy
• Non-maleficence
• Beneficence
• Justice
• Fidelity
• Veracity

Ethics and Professionalism in Healthcare

• Ethics and professionalism in healthcare involve adhering to moral principles and values that guide patient care and interactions with healthcare professionals.
• They promote trust, respect, and dignity in healthcare relationships.

Legal Obligations and Standards for Practicing Pharmacy

• Obtain informed consent from patients
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Report adverse drug reactions
• Follow guidelines for dispensing and administering medications

Principle of Respect for Autonomy

• Respecting patients' autonomy means recognizing their right to make decisions about their own healthcare.
• It involves obtaining informed consent, respecting patients' choices, and promoting their independence.

Principles of Ethics

• Respect for autonomy
• Non-maleficence
• Beneficence
• Justice
• Fidelity

Definition of Ethics

• Ethics refers to the study of moral values and principles that guide behavior.
• It involves understanding what is right and wrong, and making decisions based on those values.

Moral vs. Ethics

• Moral refers to personal beliefs and values about right and wrong.
• Ethics refers to the systematic study of moral values and principles.

Types of Ethics

• Descriptive ethics: studies moral values and principles of a particular culture or society.
• Normative ethics: provides guidance on what moral values and principles should be.
• Applied ethics: applies ethical principles to real-world problems and situations.

Purpose of Right and Wrong in Ethics

• The purpose of right and wrong in ethics is to provide a framework for making decisions and guiding behavior.
• It helps individuals understand what is morally acceptable and unacceptable.

Basic Principles of Medical Ethics

• Respect for autonomy
• Non-maleficence
• Beneficence
• Justice
• Fidelity

Impact of Ethical Behavior on Professional Development

• Ethical behavior promotes trust, respect, and credibility in healthcare relationships.
• It enhances professional development by promoting a sense of responsibility and accountability.

Count of Discrete Components of Ethical Approach

• 5-7 components are typically included in a professional ethical approach.

Ethics and Patient Safety

• Ethics contributes to patient safety by promoting respect for patients' autonomy, non-maleficence, and beneficence.
• It helps healthcare professionals make decisions that prioritize patient safety and well-being.

Three Types of Ethics or Morality

• Descriptive ethics
• Normative ethics
• Applied ethics

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