Pharmacy Ethics: Care and Integrity Principles

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What is the primary concern of a registered health practitioner according to the Code of Conduct?

Maintaining professional performance and behaviour
Minimising risk and ensuring practitioner health
Working effectively within the health care system
Making the care of patients or clients their first concern (correct)

What is a key aspect of providing good care according to the Code of Conduct?

Maintaining professional performance and behaviour
Shared decision making with patients or clients (correct)
Working effectively with other practitioners
Minimising risk in healthcare

What should guide a registered health practitioner's actions in a clinical setting?

Patient preferences and needs (correct)
Personal interests and biases
Colleague opinions and recommendations
Pharmaceutical company promotions

In Scenario One, what is the primary concern that should guide the pharmacist's actions?

Providing patient-centered care and advice (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a registered health practitioner in a clinical setting?

To deliver effective health services within an ethical framework (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should a registered health practitioner approach working with patients or clients?

With a focus on shared decision making and patient-centered care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for good patient care according to the Code of Conduct?

Maintaining a high level of professional competence and conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

In Scenario One, what should the pharmacist do when faced with the boss's insistence on selling homeopathic remedies?

Educate the boss on the importance of evidence-based medicine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a pharmacist according to the PSA Code of Ethics (2017)?

The health and wellbeing of the patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics?

A Code of Conduct is more specific, while a Code of Ethics is more general (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics?

To provide general guidance in ambiguous or unclear situations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle outlined in the Codes of Ethics in Pharmacy?

Recognition of the essential dignity of each person (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a pharmacist in a patient-centered care approach?

To make the health and wellbeing of the patient their first priority (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a Code of Ethics?

It is directed to all persons affected (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a pharmacist in a patient-centered care approach?

To prioritize the health and wellbeing of the patient (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of a Code of Ethics in Pharmacy?

Recognition of the essential dignity of each person (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Care Principle is related to a pharmacist practicing and promoting patient-centred care?

Care Principle 2 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a pharmacist according to the SHPA Code of Ethics (2012)?

The best interests of the patient and the wider community (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the SHPA Code of Ethics (2012), what should patients be provided with to make informed decisions?

Sufficient, relevant, readily understandable information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pharmacist exercising professional judgement in the interests of the patient and wider community?

To benefit the patient and the wider community (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a pharmacist according to the PSA Code of Ethics (2017)?

To maintain public trust and confidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of patient-centred care according to the SHPA Code of Ethics (2012)?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pharmacist maintaining professional competence?

To provide a pharmacy service to the highest possible standards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle of a pharmacist's practice according to the PSA Code of Ethics (2017)?

Honesty and integrity (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Codes of Ethics and Conduct in Pharmacy

The PSA Code of Ethics (2017) outlines principles for pharmacists, including: • Care Principle 1: prioritizing patient health and wellbeing • Care Principle 2: practicing patient-centred care • Care Principle 3: exercising professional judgement in the interests of patients and the wider community • Integrity Principle 1: acting with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust • Integrity Principle 2: upholding professional independence and judgement • Competency Principle 1: committing to continual development of self and the profession • Competency Principle 2: working collaboratively to deliver patient-centred care

SHPA Code of Ethics (2012)

Key principles include: • Holding the best interests of patients and the wider community as the central focus • Respecting patients' right to informed consent and participation in care decisions • Maintaining professional competence and providing high-quality services

Codes of Ethics vs. Codes of Conduct

A Code of Ethics tends to be more general, contains fewer principles, and is directed towards all persons affected
A Code of Conduct is more specific, provides guidance for individuals within a group, and may have consequences for non-compliance

Pharmacy Board of Australia Code of Conduct

The Code outlines important standards for practitioner behaviour, including: • Providing good care and prioritizing patient care • Working with patients, other practitioners, and within the healthcare system • Maintaining professional performance, behaviour, and ethical conduct • Ensuring practitioner health and teaching/supervising students

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This quiz covers the principles of care and integrity in pharmacy practice, including patient-centered care and professional judgement.