Widely accepted codes of ethics
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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:
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A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist.
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A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential manner.
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A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient.
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A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships.
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A pharmacist maintains professional competence.
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A pharmacist respects the value and abilities of colleagues and other health professionals.
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A pharmacist serves individual, community, and societal needs.
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A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Code of ethics, pharmacists should:
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Recognize the problem that needs to be overcome or the difficult choice that had to be made.
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Identifies the possible course of actions.
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Choose one action.
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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.
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Does your country/hospital adopt foreign ethical codes?
If yes, are there any modifications made to accommodate for difference in culture?
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