Activity 5: Regulatory Compliance Simulation

Beneficence

Core Ethical Principles:

• quality or act of doing good deeds (producing good for others)

• principle of acting with kindness, mercy, and charity to benefit someone else

• act of helping people out of empathy and not from personal gain

benefactum

Beneficence is a core ethical principle that was derived from the Latin word _______, meaning good deeds

promoting a patient’s wellbeing and healthcare

example of beneficence

Non-Maleficence

Core Ethical Principles:

• do no harm

• avoid intentionally causing harm to others

negative activities

Examples of Non-maleficence:

1. refraining from ______________

2. ____________ potential harm against potential benefits of treatments

3. preventing harm to others by not exposing them to risks

1 = ?

balancing

Examples of Non-maleficence:

1. refraining from ______________

2. ____________ potential harm against potential benefits of treatments

3. preventing harm to others by not exposing them to risks

2 = ?

exposing

Examples of Non-maleficence:

1. refraining from ______________

2. ____________ potential harm against potential benefits of treatments

3. preventing harm to others by not exposing them to risks

3 = ?

Autonomy

Core Ethical Principles:

• patient’s right to sub-governance and to make important decisions about their treatment even if it is in conflict with the physician’s recommendations

Justice and Confidentiality

other core ethical principles

Ethical Decision-Making Framework

systematic approach or process that provides a structure for individuals or organizations to navigate complex dilemmas and make decisions that are morally right

guidelines

IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK:

1. offers _____________ for evaluating actions based on ethical principles

2. helping to ensure that __________ are transparent, logical, and aligned with values

3. build _______

4. avoid __________________________

1 = ?

decisions

IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK:

1. offers _____________ for evaluating actions based on ethical principles

2. helping to ensure that __________ are transparent, logical, and aligned with values

3. build _______

4. avoid __________________________

2 = ?

trust

IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK:

1. offers _____________ for evaluating actions based on ethical principles

2. helping to ensure that __________ are transparent, logical, and aligned with values

3. build _______

4. avoid __________________________

3 = ?

legal/reputational risk

IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK:

1. offers _____________ for evaluating actions based on ethical principles

2. helping to ensure that __________ are transparent, logical, and aligned with values

3. build _______

4. avoid __________________________

4 = ?

Dispensing

one of the major responsibilities of a pharmacist

filling in prescriptions

Expertise, knowledge, and sound judgment are needed in ___________________

medication adherence and compliance

The a._________________________ of the patient will be best achieved when the pharmacist efficiently delivers the b.________________________ to the best of his knowledge and ability.

a = ?

duties and responsibilities

The a._________________________ of the patient will be best achieved when the pharmacist efficiently delivers the b.________________________ to the best of his knowledge and ability.

b = ?

legal judgment

The pharmacist in dispensing medicines may be confronted with a situation that needs ___________________ whether or not he is bound to legally dispense the said medicines.

relevant laws

Pharmacist must be aware and knowledgeable of ____________ that may affect his professional duties of dispensing

cornerstone

Dispensing medication is a a.__________ of pharmacy practice, yet it is far more than a mere technical process of b._______________________________. It is a professional act imbued with profound c.__________________________________ from all pharmacy personnel.

a = ?

counting pills and affixing labels

Dispensing medication is a a.__________ of pharmacy practice, yet it is far more than a mere technical process of b._______________________________. It is a professional act imbued with profound c.__________________________________ from all pharmacy personnel.

b = ?

ethical and legal responsibilities, demanding constant vigilance and sound judgment

Dispensing medication is a a.__________ of pharmacy practice, yet it is far more than a mere technical process of b._______________________________. It is a professional act imbued with profound c.__________________________________ from all pharmacy personnel.

c = ?

Code of Ethics

Pharmacists are bound by a comprehensive ____________ that places the health and well-being of the individual and community at the center of their professional practice.

patient autonomy

Code of ethics includes:

1. respecting ___________________

2. promoting _______________ (doing good)

3. ensuring _________________ (doing no harm)

4. maintaining __________________

5. acting with _________________________

1 = ?

beneficence

Code of ethics includes:

1. respecting ___________________

2. promoting _______________ (doing good)

3. ensuring _________________ (doing no harm)

4. maintaining __________________

5. acting with _________________________

2 = ?

non-maleficence

Code of ethics includes:

1. respecting ___________________

2. promoting _______________ (doing good)

3. ensuring _________________ (doing no harm)

4. maintaining __________________

5. acting with _________________________

3 = ?

confidentiality

Code of ethics includes:

1. respecting ___________________

2. promoting _______________ (doing good)

3. ensuring _________________ (doing no harm)

4. maintaining __________________

5. acting with _________________________

4 = ?

honesty, integrity, and compassion

Code of ethics includes:

1. respecting ___________________

2. promoting _______________ (doing good)

3. ensuring _________________ (doing no harm)

4. maintaining __________________

5. acting with _________________________

5 = ?

Philippine Pharmacy Act

These ethical principles often intersect with, and are reinforced by, legal mandates such as the _________________________.

The Philippine Pharmacy Act

RA 10918

RA 10918

• law that regulates and modernizes the practice of Pharmacy

• establishes the framework for the licensure and practice of Pharmacies

• ensures professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD)

• defines the scope of pharmacy practice

• creates the professional regulatory board of pharmacy

Philippine Generics Act of 1988

RA 6675

RA 6675

• law that promotes the use of generic names of drugs and medicines to ensure adequate supply of affordable and accessible medications

• encourages the use of generic drugs by making their use mandatory in government agencies

• promoting them as a safe and effective alternative to expensive brand name drugs

• conducting public education about their benefits

Special Law on Counterfeit Drugs

RA 8203

Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008

RA 9502

RA 9502

law that aims to make medicines more affordable and accessible by promoting generic drugs and enabling compulsory licensing and price regulations, strengthening the regulatory powers of the Bureau of Food and Drug Administration 

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

RA 9165

RA 9165

• provides the state’s needs to enhance further the efficacy of law against dangerous drugs