Professional Ethics and Standards Flashcards
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A pharmacist suspects a regular customer is misusing codeine-containing products. The most appropriate action is:
Answer: Have a non-judgmental conversation and refer for support if appropriate
Pharmacists should address suspected misuse with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach and facilitate access to appropriate support services.
Under the Pharmacy Board of Australia guidelines, a pharmacist must NOT:
Answer: Dispense a prescription for a close family member
Dispensing for close family members creates a conflict of interest and compromises objectivity, which is prohibited under professional guidelines.
Which of the following situations requires a pharmacist to breach patient confidentiality?
Answer: A court order requiring disclosure of patient records
A valid court order is a legally mandated exception to confidentiality that overrides normal privacy obligations.
The ethical principle of justice in pharmacy practice primarily refers to:
Answer: Fair and equitable distribution of healthcare resources and services
Justice in healthcare ethics refers to fairness in the distribution of benefits, risks, and costs of healthcare.
A pharmacist notices a colleague appears impaired while on duty. The appropriate action is:
Answer: Report the concern to the pharmacy manager or relevant authority immediately
Patient safety requires immediate reporting of a colleague's impairment to the appropriate authority without delay.
When a patient lacks decision-making capacity, medication decisions should be made by:
Answer: The patient's legally authorized representative or substitute decision-maker
When patients cannot make decisions, a legally authorized substitute decision-maker must be involved in accordance with applicable legislation.
A pharmacist is asked to provide a reference for a colleague whom they know has had disciplinary issues. The ethical approach is:
Answer: Decline to provide a reference if unable to give an honest one
Honesty and integrity require that pharmacists either provide truthful references or decline, not provide misleading ones.