B5 Professional autonomy Flashcards
state some areas in pharmacy where religion, personal values and beliefs may have impact
- contraception (routine or emergency)
- fertility medicines
- hormonal therapies
- mental health and wellbeing
- substance misuse
- sexual health
what 2 things must occur for a pregnancy?
- egg must be fertilised
- fertilised egg must be implanted in the uterus
what does the law say about contraception and abortion?
PRIOR to implantation, contraception is NOT an abortion
why may beliefs of religious or non-religious people cause problems in healthcare?
- if there is a couple where each person holds different beliefs
- if someone has been raped and their religion doesn’t allow for emergency contraception or abortion
belief on contraception in Buddhism
- conception occurs at fertilisation
- contraception is not a problem but emergency contraception MAY be unacceptable
belief on contraception in Catholicism
contraception that places a barrier between the partners or suppresses the healthy working body to make the act infertile is forbidden
belief on contraception in Church of England
contraception is not regarded as a sin or going against God’s wishes
belief on contraception in Hinduism
all methods of contraception are permitted
belief on contraception in Islam
all methods of contraception are acceptable in special circumstances
belief on contraception in Judaism
contraception may be used if sexual intercourse can occur naturally and without any barrier
belief on contraception in Sikhism
- no definitive religious guidance
- contraception is acceptable
what should pharmacists make sure of when taking responsibility in professional autonomy?
- people receive the care they need as a priority
- people are provided with all the relevant info to help them access the care they need
- people are treated as individuals, fairly and with respect
important things for pharmacy professionals to consider surrounding professional autonomy
- where am I going to work and what am I going to be expected to do?
- have I been open and transparent with my employer about things that might impact in my scope of practice?
- do I really put the patient at the centre of my decision making?
- how do I handle requests sensitively?
guidance for employers surrounding professional autonomy
- planning is key
- ensure recruitment process picks up any potential issues early on
- ensure staff are appropriately trained and procedures are in place
- ensure SOPs for signposting are up to date and accurate and staff are trained properly to use them
