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Code of Ethics For Pharmacist

This document outlines a code of ethics for pharmacists, including their responsibilities to patients, other health professionals, and society. It states that pharmacists prioritize patient well-being, promote health in a caring way, and serve individual and community needs. Pharmacists are expected to respect patient confidentiality, act with honesty and integrity, and work closely with other health professionals to ensure quality care. The code also calls for pharmacists to continuously enhance their competence and help formulate health policies for public benefit.

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Code of Ethics For Pharmacist

This document outlines a code of ethics for pharmacists, including their responsibilities to patients, other health professionals, and society. It states that pharmacists prioritize patient well-being, promote health in a caring way, and serve individual and community needs. Pharmacists are expected to respect patient confidentiality, act with honesty and integrity, and work closely with other health professionals to ensure quality care. The code also calls for pharmacists to continuously enhance their competence and help formulate health policies for public benefit.

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CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHARMACIST PREAMBLE Pharmacists are health professionals who help individuals protect themselves against

diseases, maintain good health and make the best of their medications. The pharmacists promote rational use of drugs and ensure the provision of safe, effective and quality drugs for improved patient care and quality of life. This code, prepared and supported by pharmacist, is intended to state publicly the principles that form the fundamental basis of their roles and responsibilities which are based on moral obligations and virtues and to guide pharmacists in their relationship with patients, health professionals and society. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. A pharmacist places the well being of the patient at the center of professional practice. A pharmacist promotes the welfare of each individual in caring and compassionate manner. A pharmacist serves the needs of individual, community and society and provides health of all. A pharmacist respects the rights of patients and upholds confidentiality of patients records. A pharmacist acts with honesty, integrity and professionalism in relationship with the patients and other health professionals. 6. A pharmacists respects the abilities, values, and contributions of colleagues and other health professionals and work with them closely to ensure better patient care. 7. A pharmacist is committed to continuously enhance professional competence. 8. A pharmacist, in coordination with the government and other health professionals helps in the formulation and implementation of health care policies, standards and programs designed for the benefit of society. OATH OF PHARMACIST At this time, I vow to devote my professional life to the service of all humankind through the profession of pharmacy. I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of human suffering my primary concerns. I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal drug therapy outcomes to the patient I serve. I will keep abreast of developments and maintain professional competency in my profession of pharmacy. I will maintain the highest principles of moral, ethical, and legal conduct. I will embrace and advocate change in the profession of pharmacy that improves patients care. I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.

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