Widely accepted codes of ethics

To better illustrate how to implement the principles into codes, Chiang will be using the codes established by various different associations.

8 codes of the American Pharmaceutical Association:

• A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist.

• A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner.

• A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient.

• A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships.

• A pharmacist maintains professional competence.

• A pharmacist respects the value and abilities of colleagues and other health professionals.

• A pharmacist serves individual, community, and societal needs.

• A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Code of ethics, pharmacists should:

• Recognize the problem that needs to be overcome or the difficult choice that had to be made.

• Identifies the possible course of actions.

• Choose one action.

• Accept the responsibility.

Though there is fixed answer in ethical debates, a pharmacist need to know how to approach the problem in a systemic manner.

Share and learn

Does your country/hospital adopt foreign ethical codes?

If yes, are there any modifications made to accommodate for difference in culture?