professional regulation 2 Flashcards
what is there further guidance on to help the FTP committee make appropiate decisions?
sexual misconduct
dishonesty
duty of candor
raising concerns
discrimination
what does the guidance on sexual misconduct cover?
sexual harassment, sexual assault, physical examination of patients without consent or which are unnecessary and serious sexual offences (leading to a criminal offence)
Inappropriate (but not sexual) relationships with vulnerable patients or colleagues, where there is abuse of position or predatory behavior, will also be considered seriously
what should registrations be in terms of honesty?
‘trustworthy and act with honesty and
integrity
what effect does dishonesty have?
damages public confidence and trust in the
profession
if serious may be removed from register eg fraud
when should pharmacy professionals raise concerns?
- Challenge poor practice or behaviours
- Raising a concern, even when it is not easy to do so
- Promptly tell an employer and all relevant authorities (including the GPhC)
about concerns
what happens if someone fails to raise a concern?
can lead to failure in healthcare and cause
significant risk or harm to patients
Not raising concerns where patient safety is at risk is a serious aggravating factor in a FtP case
what happens once there is proven discrimination?
‘When a pharmacy professional displays discriminatory views and behaviour, and it has been proved, it will amount to a serious
breach of our professional standards
what is discrimination based on?
the protected characteristics listed in the
Equality Act 2010
do the FTP only consider discrimination in the workplace?
when interacting with patients or colleagues, or in their personal life or in a wider social
setting (including social media) will be considered
who is responsible for upholding/setting standards of practice/ professional standards?
GPHC
how does the GPHC uphold the standards?
- GPhC Inspectors visit registered pharmacies to monitor and
secure compliance with the standards. - The GPhC investigates complaints about registrants and
issues advice and guidance where appropriate. - If a registrant’s fitness to practise is impaired, the GPhC can
restrict or remove their ability to practise.
what are the current standards for the GPHC?
- Standards for pharmacy professionals
- Standards for the initial education and training for
pharmacists - Standards for the initial education and training for
pharmacy technicians - Standards for registered pharmacie
what is the purpose of a code of ethics?
protects public- ensures high stds
ensures pharmacy professionals work of highest standards and is seen to be so by the public
maintains public confidence
who does the code of ethics apply to?
pharmacists and pharmacy technicuans
what is the code of ethics designed to meet?
obligations set under the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Order 2007 and other relevant legislation