Code of Ethics (only learned the "title" cards)

Question 1

Principle 1

Answer 1

Pharmacist makes health & wellbeing of patient first priority

Question 2

Principle 2

Answer 2

Pharmacist practises & promotes patient-centred care

Question 3

Principle 3

Answer 3

Pharmacist exercises professional judgement in interests of patient, family, whanau, wider community

Question 4

Principle 4

Answer 4

Pharmacist acts with honesty & integrity, maintains public trust & confidence in profession

Question 5

Principle 5

Answer 5

Pharmacist only practises under conditions which uphold professional independence, judgement & integrity of themselves/others

Question 6

Principle 6

Answer 6

Pharmacist demonstrates commitment to continual professional & personal development to enhance pharmacy practice

Question 7

Principle 7

Answer 7

Pharmacist works collaboratively with others to deliver patient-centred care & optimise health outcomes

Question 8

Principle 1 - Pharmacist makes health & wellbeing of patient first priority

7 points

Answer 8

Duty of care not compromised by other interests

Compassion & care towards patients

Supports people who are vulnerable; tailors provision of care accordingly

Promotes patient health, wellbeing

Promotes safe use of medicines; prevents unnecessary/excessive supply of medicines which can cause harm

Considers available evidence & only supplies product when satisfied it is appropriate

Promotes continuity of care across health sectors

Question 9

Principle 2 - Pharmacist practises & promotes patient-centred care

5 points

Answer 9

Respects patient autonomy, dignity, privacy

No discrimination based on needs/values/beliefs

Shared decision making –> communication of appropriate form & content

Benefits vs risks

Patient confidentiality

Question 10

Principle 3 - Pharmacist exercises professional judgement in interests of patient, family, whanau, wider community

5 points

Answer 10

Recognises treaty of Waitangi –> acknowledge inequities

Facilitates timely access to resources

Public health initiatives

Responsibility & accountability for control, preparation, supply, storage, disposal of medicines

Pharmacovigilance –> CARM, risk management activities

Question 11

Principle 4 - Pharmacist acts with honesty & integrity maintains public trust & confidence in profession

6 points

Answer 11

Profession & personal behaviour through communication

Provides services in appropriate environment

Proves accurate, truthful, relevant information not misleading to others

Not abuse professional position or exploit vulnerability/lack of knowledge

Respond honestly, openly, promptly to criticism/complaints

Avoids conflicts of interest eg. refuse payments or bribes

Question 12

Principle 5 - Pharmacist only practises under conditions which uphold professional independence, judgement & integrity of themselves/others

4 points

Answer 12

Must not override professional autonomy of other professionals unless patient safety is compromised

Responsibility & accountability for all decisions & actions made, including of staff under their supervision

Takes appropriate steps if policies, systems, working conditions, others’ actions compromise patient safety

Effective communication & co-operation with staff/other professionals

Question 13

Principle 6 - Pharmacist demonstrates commitment to continual professional & personal development to enhance pharmacy practice

4 points

Answer 13

Maintains contemporary knowledge

Own personal health & wellbeing before helping others

Only practises within scope

Further education of others; referring to additional training if necessary

Question 14

Principle 7 - Pharmacist works collaboratively with others to deliver patient-centred care & optimise health outcomes

4 points

Answer 14

Independence & professional judgement within scope of practice when providing advice to other professionals

Respect & acknowledge other professionals’ expertise

Good relationships for good communication to optimise patient outcomes

Consults with prescriber if any prescription changes need to be made