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Code of ethics for pharmacist 2018 - Coggle Diagram
Code of ethics for pharmacist 2018
Make patient your first concerb
Ensure safe and high-quality products and services.
Protect the interests and well-being of patients and the public.
Gather necessary information to assess patient needs for proper care.
Maintain facilities, equipment, and resources for professional services.
Educate patients or caregivers on health, medication usage, and storage.
Refer patients to other healthcare providers when needed.
Keep records of professional services provided.
Use professional judgement in the interest of patients and the public
Act in the best interests of patients and the public based on evidence-based practices.
Ensure professional judgment is free from personal or organizational influences.
Use resources responsibly and effectively in practice.
Consult colleagues and other healthcare professionals when necessary.
Challenge colleagues' judgments if necessary for patient interests.
Consider all options and weigh benefits and risks in emergencies for providing the best care to patients and the public.
3 Show respect for others
Treat people with politeness, compassion, and consideration.
Ensure fairness regardless of beliefs, race, gender, age, etc., in professional services.
Respect diversity and cultural differences, allowing personal values and beliefs.
Explain and refer patients if personal beliefs hinder service provision.
Respect and safeguard dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Provide appropriate privacy levels during consultations.
Maintain professional boundaries, especially with vulnerable individuals.
Obtain consent for professional services and information use.
Use social media and information systems ethically and legally.
Support safe disposal of drugs and related products for environmental issues.
Encourage patients and the public to participate in decisions about their care
Work in partnership with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Share information appropriately with other healthcare providers.
Communicate effectively and meet patients' communication needs.
Provide information on medication risks and benefits to improve compliance.
Explain treatment options impartially, accurately, and up-to-date.
Address factors preventing patients from receiving treatment.
Ensure services for those unable to make decisions comply with requirements.
Develop your professional knowledge and competence
Apply knowledge and skills appropriately.
Recognize limitations and practice within competency.
Keep knowledge and skills up-to-date.
Monitor and reflect on practice for further education.
Maintain up-to-date records of professional development.
Be ethical, honest, and trustworthy
Act with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust.
Avoid exploiting vulnerability or lack of knowledge in others.
Recognize and avoid conflicts of interest, declaring personal or professional interests.
Provide accurate and impartial information in publications, teaching, or services.
Respond openly and courteously to complaints and criticism.
Refrain from discrediting other healthcare professionals.
Uphold the sanctity of human life in pharmaceutical research involving humans.
Be responsible of your working practices
Practice only when fit to do so.
Contribute to colleague and student development.
Take responsibility for professional activities and supervision.
Obey laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Ensure up-to-date standard operating procedures are followed.
Consider professional indemnity for work.
Supply safe, effective, and quality medicines.
Implement effective complaints procedures.
Display trustworthy behavior.
Advertise only as permitted by legislation.
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and compassion in the workplace.