Code of ethics and code of conduct (summary)

Question 1

What THREE components that make up the code of ethics

Answer 1

Care, competency and integrity

Question 2

Suammrise the THREE care principles for the code of ethics

Answer 2

CARE PRINCIPLE 1

A pharmacist makes the health and wellbeing of the patient their first priority

CARE PRINCIPLE 2

A pharmacist practises and promotes patient-centred care

CARE PRINCIPLE 3

A pharmacist exercises professional judgement in the interests of the patient and wider community

Question 3

Summarise the TWO competency principles for the code of ethics

Answer 3

COMPETENCY PRINCIPLE 1

• A pharmacist demonstrates a commitment to the continual development of self and the profession to enhance pharmacy practice

COMPETENCY PRINCIPLE 2

• A pharmacist works collaboratively with others to deliver patient-centred care and optimise health outcomes

Question 4

Sumamrise the TWO integrity principles for the code of ethics

Answer 4

INTEGRITY PRINCIPLE 1

• A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust and confidence in the profession

INTEGRITY PRINCIPLE 2

• A pharmacist only practises under conditions which uphold the professional independence, judgement and integrity of themselves and others

Question 5

Provide a SUMMARY of the Code of Conduct

Answer 5

• providing good care, including shared decision-making
• working with patients or clients
• working with other practitioners
• working within the healthcare system
• minimising risk
• maintaining professional performance
• professional behaviour and ethical conduct
• ensuring practitioner health
• teaching, supervising and assessing
• research