Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Question 1

Equality

Answer 1

• Making sure that people or groups of are not treated less favourably because of their protected characteristics

Question 2

Diversity

Answer 2

Recognising, respecting and valuing everyone as an individual

Question 3

Inclusion

Answer 3

A sense of belonging where everyone feels welcomed and valued

Question 4

Bias

Answer 4

An inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way that is closedminded or unfair

Question 5

Cultural competence

Answer 5

• Understand and interact where you respect and diversity and cultural difference, including values, beliefs and behaviours

Question 6

Intersectionalities

Answer 6

Recognising that multiple issues and identities – and therefore levels of discrimination can overlap

Question 7

Unlawful discrimination

Answer 7

• Treating a person unfairly because of their protected characteristics.
• Positive discrimination is the act of treating someone more favourably because of a protected characteristic
  and is unlawful under the Equality Act

Question 8

9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010

Answer 8

• Age,
• Disability,
• Gender Reassignment,
• Marriage or Civil Partnership,
• Pregnancy and Maternity,
• Race,
• Religion or Belief,
• Sexual Orientation,
• Sex

Question 9

What do pharmacists need to do with EDI?

Answer 9

• Maintain professionalism
• Develop the appropriate knowledge, attitudes and behaviours
• Assure high quality and enhanced safety of pharmacy services
• Improve Pharmacy in general

Question 10

Training on pharmacy course focuses on

Answer 10

• Reducing health inequalities of populations from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Maintain professional behaviours and attitudes with colleagues and patients
• Maintain patient dignity and respect diversity and cultural differences
• Work collaboratively with others
• Provide person-centred care

Question 11

Developing an inclusive curriculum

Answer 11

• Staff training on bias and inclusivity
• Leadership and governance roles
  to oversee the curriculum and programme as a whole
• Treat all staff and students as equals, with dignity and respect
• Respect diversity and cultural differences.
• Take appropriate action when concerns are raised about discriminatory behaviour by staff or
  students.
• Complaints, fitness to practise concerns, extenuating
  circumstances applications and analysis of assessment results.
• Lead by example and encourage best practice