Pharm 129 Midterm Flashcards
What is a pharmacist
HCP that help pt make best use of meds
research and work with other HCP to deliver optimal health
incorporate best care principles that are pt centred, research based and outcome orientated
Explain the role of OCP and who it sets out to protect
OCP has duty to serve and protect the public interest
It is a regulatory body that registers and monitors individuals who have the knowledge skills and judgement to meet professional duties
What are the Objectives of the OCP
develop and maintain stadards of pratice
promation of continuing evaluation, competency and improvement of members
to develope standards of professional ethics
How does the OCP regulate
the ocp holds all registrants responsible fore adhering to the code of ethics and will inquire into alllegations and take actions
What are the 4 main principles of the Code of ethics
1) benifience
2) non malefience
3) respect for persons
4) fidelity
What does in mean to be a professional
duty to prioritize pt benefit over anything
be accountable to society
holding each other accountable to meet standards
What are some key initiatives of OCP
Pharmacy safe initative
Community Practice environment iniative
Optimizing Pactice strategy
Quality indicators for pharmacy
An opioid strategy for pharmacy
non-sterile compounding standads
Descibe the Pharmacy safety initative
Practical crime prevention stratgies
Descibe the community practice environment initative
understanding potential barriers to professional autonomy and patient safety
Describe the quality indicators for pharmacy
provides public with pictures of the overall quality of pharmacy care
Explain the role of Standards of practice
articulate what is expected from the pharmacy profession
Why do we need standards of practice
To use HCP more effectively because:
-shift and overlap in scopes
-emphasizes accountability
-documentation of SOP are fundamental for continuing competence and quality assurance
WHat are the 5 domains of SOPs
Providing Care
Knowledge and expertise
Communication and Collaboration
Leadership and Stewardship
Professionlism
Who are SOP written for
Educators, Pharmacy regulators, pharmacy professional and the public
what was different between the 1991 pharmacy Act and the 2009 Amendment Act
The 2009 amendment act permitted pharmacist to perform services normally done by doctors
-now could administer by inhalation or injection (2012)
What were concerns of Bill 179
patients will be taking more drugs than necessary
opens new market opportunities for pharmacetical indisutry
need for comprehensive monitoring of all HCP
What is the key emphasis of Bill 179
Patient Safety
What is current regulatory framework for self care products
FDA - Presrciption only, there is a level of uncertainity or may cause harm
Provincial Pharmacy acts - schedule 1, 2, 3, U, similarily degree of risk and harm
Describe the non-prescription drug regulations
required scientific eveidence
proper labelling so consumers can find info
Mandatory recall
fines up to 5mil
Describe the natural health products regulations
broad standard of evidence/traditional evidence
no standard label format
no inspections
voluntary recall
fines up to 5000
What is the current legistaltion
System based on drug claim, source of ingredients and uncertainity/level of risk
describe the new legislation on drug regulations
3 risk based category apprach
1) topical/dental, attest to pre cleared info, non sterile
2) all routes of admin, relief of symptoms
3) safety concern, or no pre cleared info or condition can worsen or indicated for HCP use only (1 of the above listed)
define NHP
natural health products are one of:
probiotic
herbal remedies
homeopathic
traditional medicines
amino acids
minerals + vitamens
What are the principles of homeopathy
Like cures like
use of very small does
Why is there a need for NHP regulation
issues with contaimination, impruities, quantity of drug, no efficiacy.
protect the public
What are the phamacist role when in comes to NHP
are there any NHP that can treat or prevent conditions
are there any NHPs that should be avoided
can NHP interact with pateient meds
consider patient values
what is the framework when you should recommend, accept or discourage NHP
Reccomend- good evidence and saftey
Accept- evidence inconclusive but safety is supported
DIscourage - lack of evidence of serious health risk
What is a minor ailment
a minor ailment is a health concern that can reilaibly be self diagnosed by a pt and be managed by self care or minimal treatment
- you have the ailment already
What is Self Care
the idea to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health with or without HCP
-you dont have a health problem or concern
WHat are 7 pillars of self care
knowledge and health literacy
mental wellbeing
physical activity
healthy eating
risk avoidance
good hygiene
rational use
what is the role of self care in canada
more than 80% of healthcare is self care
40% of chronic illness can be prevented by self care
What are some risk with self care
issues of safety when self medicating
consumers dont fully read labels
consumers exceed recommended dose
What are some benefits of self care
increased coverage
increased quality of service
improved health
more efficient use of healthcare resources
reduces healthcare cost
boost canada’s economy
identify the role of Covid had on self care
People changed their habits, some people adapted healthier habits, some didnt
people started to manage health condition on their own
- used OTC
- advice from pharmacist
- used a NHP
What are some barries to self care therapies and practices
there are regulatory barriers on self-care apps but the resytiction is being reduced for lower risk apps
WHat are some opportunities in improving self care
build national self care strategy
maximize benefits of self care
supporting competiveness and incentivization
support for canadians practicing self care
What is Canada’s Self Care strategy
Accountable- health objectives
Empowering - through education + support
resource optimized -
people centred
evidence based
collaborative
WHat is the pharmacist role when it comes to self care
we are uniquely positioned to provide support and advice on self care through knowledge of non rx therapuetics and health conditions