Introduction to the profession

Question 1

(def): guides clinicians on how to do something

Answer 1

Standards of practice

Question 2

(def): guides clinicians on how to behave

Answer 2

code of ethics

Question 3

Components that make up code of ethics

Answer 3

-Beneficence (To benefit)
-Non-Maleficence (DO NO HARM)
-Respect for persons/justice
-accountability (fidelity)

Question 4

(def):outline the College’s expectations relating to specific topics within pharmacy operations.

Answer 4

Operational policies

Question 5

(def) think of it as an oath; you sign acknowledging that it is these ethical principles of healthcare & not our own, that must guide our professional decisions.

Answer 5

Declaration of commitment

Question 6

4 elements of Continuous quality assurance program (CQA program)?

Answer 6

• report
  -document
  -analyze
  -share learning

Question 7

Difference between the role of boards and statutory committee?

Answer 7

board= makes rules
(+ Primary role? to ensure that the interests of the public are protected and maintained
* Combination of elected registrants and public members appointed by government).
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statutory=Support mandate of the College

Question 8

(def):Outline more detail around the expectations of a Standard and relevant legislation to support optimal practice

Answer 8

guidlines

Question 9

Incompetence vs incapacity?

Answer 9

a.Incompetence = lack of knowledge, skill or judgment
b.Incapacity = situations in which a pharmacy professional’s physical/mental condition may affect their ability to practice safely - OCP has power to make inquiries

Question 10

When is less frequent dispensing granted by the ODB?

(*they normally wouldn’t pay more than 2 dispensing fees for one drug class in the calendar month).

Answer 10

-If in the pharmacist’s professional judgment, the person is incapable of managing the medication as a result of a physical, cognitive or sensory impairment.

-The person agrees that the quantity should be reduced; record of this authorization must be received from the patient.

-Is documented and must be available upon request from the Executive Officer.

-Narcotics with intervals