This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of the ethical framework we developed for determing pharmacist responsibilities when selling complementary medicines
An ethical framework outlining pharmacist responsibilities when selling complementary medicines
Background: Studies have explored community pharmacy ethical dilemmas; however, limited research exists on hospital pharmacy ethical issues and pharmacists' ethical decision-making processes. Research exploring this is timely, considering …
Objective. To investigate how community pharmacists view their responsibility for patient care in a scenario involving opioid use with significant risk of toxic- ity or misadventure. Methods. A case scenario was developed based on an Australian …
Introduction. There is a need for clearer guidance for pharmacists regarding their responsibilities when selling complementary medicines. The investigators have developed an ethical framework that proposes five responsibilities for pharmacists …
Evaluating pharmacist responsibilities when selling complementary medicines
BACKGROUND: Most sales of complementary medicines within pharmacies are conducted by pharmacy support staff. The absence of rigorous evidence for the effectiveness of many complementary medicines raises a number of ethical questions regarding the …