Lecture 11: Ethics

Question 1

Name the following ethical principle: respect for people and the individual decisions they make. However, this requires ability of the person to make a competent choice. Sometimes it is diffcult for a patient to make decisions

Answer 1

Autonomy

Question 2

Name the following ethical principle: not causing others harm. Pharmacists must be competent and knowledgable about hte medications they dispense and the patient care they provide

Answer 2

Nonmaleficence

Question 3

Name the following ethical principle: the determination to do good. Pharmacists want to help patients

Answer 3

Beneficence

Question 4

Name the following ethical principle: fair and equal treatment for all. Treat people in a non-judicial manner. Fair and equal distribution of resources.

Answer 4

Justice

Question 5

Name the following ethical principle: devotion to responsibilities and commitments. This also includes honesty, trustoworthiness and adherenece to the truth

Answer 5

Fidelity

Question 6

If you violate something ethically, are you breaking the law?

Answer 6

no you are not