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:check: Code of Ethics for Pharmacists :check: - Coggle Diagram
:check: Code of Ethics for Pharmacists :check:
7. Be responsible of your working practices
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7.4 Assure that all standard operating procedures are up to date and are being followed.
7.5 Consider getting professional indemnity to cover all their work, or work that they are responsible for.
7.3 Take responsibility for all their professional activities, and for all activities undertaken under their direct supervision.
7.6 Ensure only medicines and health related products that are safe, effective and of good quality being supplied.
7.2 Obey the laws, regulations, standards and policies of the profession.
7.7 Make sure that there is an effective complaints procedure and issues are being addressed properly.
7.1 Practise only if they are fit to do so.
7.8 Display a standard of behaviour that warrants the trust and respect of the community.
1. Make patient your first concern
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1.4 Ensure the facilities, equipment and resources are available
1.5 Inform and educate patients or their caregivers about health and how to use
1.3 Gather the information to provide the appropriate treatment and care
1.6 Refer patients to relevant healthcare providers when necessary
1.2 Take appropriate action to protect the interest and well-being of patients and the public
1.7 Keep records of professional services provided to patients
1.1 product and services provided are safe
6. Be ethical, honest and trustworthy
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6.3 Not exploit the vulnerability or lack of knowledge of others when providing or recommending services.
6.4 Recognise and endeavour to avoid conflicts of interest and declare any personal or professional interests they have.
6.2 Not discredit other healthcare professionals during their professional service.
6.5 Respond openly, honestly and courteously to complaints and criticism.
6.1 Uphold the sanctity of human life in any pharmaceutical research carried out on human beings.
3. Show respect for others
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3.1 Treat people politely, be compassionate and considerate.
3.2 Obtain consent for the professional services provided.
3.3 Ensure if their religious or moral beliefs prevent them from providing a service, explain and may refer patients to other providers.
3.4 Ensure to provide the appropriate levels of privacy for patient consultations.
3.5 Support environment issues on the safe disposal of drugs and related products.
3.6 Respect and protect people’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
4. Encourage patients and the public to participate in decisions about their care
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4.3 Provide information on the medicine including the risks and benefits, to help patients improve their compliance.
4.4 Consider and take reasonable actions, to address those factors that may be preventing or deterring patients from getting or taking their treatment.
4.2 Ensure that information is appropriately shared with other health and social care providers involved in the care of the patient.
4.5 Ensure that any service provided to person who cannot legally make decisions about their care is in line with the appropriate requirements.
4.1 Communicate effectively with patients and the public and take reasonable measures to meet their communication needs.
5. Develop your professional knowledge and competence
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5.3 Keep their knowledge and skills up to date and relevant to maintain and improve the quality of practice
5.4 Regularly monitor and reflect on their knowledge, skills and practice to undertake further education and training if necessary
5.2 Recognise the limitations of knowledge, skills and practise only in the areas which they are competent.
5.5 Keep and maintain up-to-date record of their continuing professional development.
5.1 Apply knowledge and skills appropriately to their practice.
2. Use professional judgement in the interests of patients and the public
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2.3 Make responsible and effective use of resources in their practice.
2.4 Consult and take advice from colleagues and other healthcare professionals when necessary.
2.2 Ensure that professional judgement is not influenced by personal or organisational interests, financial interests, incentives, targets or similar measures.
2.5 Be prepared to challenge the judgement of colleagues if needed in the interest of the patients.
2.1 Consider and act in the best interests of patients and the public in accordance with the current and accepted evidence based practices.
2.6 In an emergency, consider all available options and weigh the benefits and risks to the provision of best care of patients and the public.