Advocacy Flashcards
What aspects of healthcare services do pharmacy professionals primarily focus on?
A) Performing surgeries and medical procedures
B) Conducting laboratory tests and analyzing results
C) Providing medication management, ensuring drug safety, and offering disease education
D) Offering physical therapy and rehabilitation services
C) Providing medication management, ensuring drug safety, and offering disease education
What challenges does the pharmacy profession currently face that require effective advocacy efforts?
A) Research funding and academic accreditation
B) Technological advancements and digital health integration
C) Regulatory changes, reimbursement policies, and public health initiatives
D) Workforce shortage and professional development opportunities
C) Regulatory changes, reimbursement policies, and public health initiatives
What is the term used to describe the art and science of managing communication and relationships between an organization and its stakeholders, including promoting the profession, educating the public, and advocating for patient-centered care?
A) Public relations (PR)
B) Marketing
C) Healthcare administration
D) Stakeholder management
A) Public relations (PR)
True or False: Effective communication skills in pharmacy can lead to better response from patient groups, increased understanding of the patient population, and the opportunity to work transparently and ethically with patients and patient organizations.
True
True or False: Pharmacy advocacy does not involve working to influence the development of policies and regulations at various levels to benefit patients and the pharmacy profession, especially in the changing healthcare industry.
False
Pharmacy advocacy involves advocating for patients and the pharmacy profession by working to influence the development of policies and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Advocacy is increasingly important to pharmacy due to significant changes in the healthcare industry and the growing need for high-quality medication management services.
reasons why pharmacy advocacy is important:
To ensure patient access to safe and effective medications
To improve public health by promoting pharmacy-based interventions
To support the pharmacy profession by advocating for fair compensation and regulatory policies
To enhance pharmacy’s role in healthcare by promoting best practices and patient-centered care
When advocating for issues in pharmacy, it is important to consider:
A) State laws and healthcare agencies
B) Federal laws and regulations
C) Both state and federal laws and regulations
D) International laws and regulations
C) Both state and federal laws and regulations
When engaging in pharmacy advocacy, which aspect should be considered if the proposed change requires new laws or rules?
A) State-level regulations and licensing boards
B) Federal laws and regulations
C) International treaties and agreements
D) Professional guidelines and codes of conduct
B) Federal laws and regulations
True or False: When advocating for any issue, it is crucial to consider whether the proposed change will require new laws or rules and determine whether the issue falls under state or federal jurisdiction.
True
True or False: Pharmacists do not possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise about medications and diseases that can be used to inform healthcare policy decisions, and therefore their impact on legislation is not significant or far-reaching.
False
Pharmacists can have a significant and far-reaching impact on legislation by utilizing their knowledge and expertise about medications and diseases to inform healthcare policy decisions.
PHARMACY’S IMPACT ON LEGISLATION:
• Building relationships with lawmakers and regulatory agencies to educate them about the value of pharmacy services.
• Testifying before legislative committees to advocate for policies that support pharmacy and patient-centered care.
• Leading grassroots campaigns to mobilize pharmacists and patients to support or oppose specific pieces of legislation.
• Contributing to the development of legislative and regulatory proposals that promote access to care, quality, and safety.
