Pharmacists have had the opportunity to train as independent prescribers since 2006. Since then many pharmacists have achieved the qualification. This is the first in a series of professional dilemmas that will seek to understand how pharmacists would approach certain situations in relation to being an independent prescriber.
Ethical Dilemmas
Dilemma results: Is it ever appropriate for a pharmacist to have intimate relations with a patient?
The GPhC has published standards for pharmacy professionals. These standards are wide-ranging but include guidance on how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have an obligation to maintain appropriate relationships with patients. As pharmacy professionals, we find ourselves in very privileged positions in terms of how we interact with patients. Patients trust us and as such we must […]
Dilemma: Is it ever appropriate for a pharmacist to have intimate relations with a patient?
The GPhC has published standards for pharmacy professionals. These standards are wide-ranging but include guidance on how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have an obligation to maintain appropriate relationships with patients. As pharmacy professionals, we find ourselves in very privileged positions in terms of how we interact with patients. Patients trust us and as such we […]
Dilemma results: Has this pharmacist been constructively dismissed?
This dilemma was all about the topic of constructive dismissal and some events that may lead up to a case of constructive dismissal. We thought it might be useful to share the legal definition of constructive dismissal. Under the terms of s.95(1)(c) of 5 the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) the employee has […]
Dilemma: Has this pharmacist been constructively dismissed?
This dilemma is all about the topic of constructive dismissal and some events that may lead up to a case of constructive dismissal. We thought it might be useful to share the legal definition of constructive dismissal. Under the terms of s.95(1)(c) of 5 the Employment Rights Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) the employee has […]
Dilemma results: Has this pharmacist behaved inappropriately on social media?
The GPhC has published standards for pharmacy professionals who choose to interact on social media. It is widely recognised that being a registered pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician is a privileged position. With this privilege comes the responsibility to behave ‘professionally’ and uphold the standards expected by the GPhC. However, as with any area of practice, there are areas that […]
Dilemma: Has this pharmacist behaved inappropriately on social media?
The GPhC has published standards for pharmacy professionals who choose to interact on social media. It is widely recognised that being a registered pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician is a privileged position. With this privilege comes the responsibility to behave ‘professionally’ and uphold the standards expected by the GPhC. However, as with any area of practice, there are […]
Dilemma results: has this community pharmacist broken patient confidentiality?
Maintaining patient confidentiality in the community pharmacy setting is extremely important. The concept of confidentiality forms the basis of the trusting relationship that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have with patients. This dilemma presents a situation that you may face in practice and explores the options for dealing with it. Click here to begin the […]
Dilemma: has this community pharmacist broken patient confidentiality?
Maintaining patient confidentiality in the community pharmacy setting is extremely important. The concept of confidentiality forms the basis of the trusting relationship that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have with patients. This dilemma presents a situation that you may face in practice and explores the options for dealing with it. Click here to begin the […]
Dilemma results: Should you join the work WhatsApp group?
Encrypted messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram and others have become very popular in recent years. The ability to form a group and then communicate in real time has led to a rapid proliferation in the use of these messaging services. Like any other workplace, pharmacists use these messaging services. This dilemma explores some of […]
