Code of Ethics for Pharmacist

Code of Ethics for Pharmacist

As a student in one of the most professional areas “Pharmacy”, I believe in the importance of conducts and behaviors in such field. As a pharmacist I assist in using medication properly by individuals with various issues. Following such stated code is one major responsibility as a pharmacist, and fundamental for success. I believe such principals is served as guidance to pharmacist for their relationships within the health professional field, patients and society.

I.                 A pharmacist respects the confidentiality of an individual
Helping others is a gift and it does not matter what you provide to them as long as you keep their privacy as your main concern. Pharmacists have the moral pressure to keep their patients’ private information in complete secret and have no right to break such rule or obligation, in addition, to respecting the trust of individuals seeking help.

II.                A pharmacist respects the needs of any individuals and provide the best care and good for them.
Pharmacists are the link between doctors (healthcare professions) and individuals. In a way to respect such connection, a pharmacist must provide the best care needed, and help giving the best treatments to patients based on their needs. Patient needs must be the priority of any pharmacist.

III.              A pharmacist must be honest and avoid any act of dishonesty or cheating.
Pharmacist has the duty to be honest and tell the truth and talk in professional way to those who in needs. Gaining trust is not a one-time thing, however, it is a process, so pharmacists must do their best and complete their full duties to gain trust from their patients and their community as they are providing their helping hands, caring, and support.

A pharmacist must respect colleagues and other health professions and gives them credits on their work.
Not only it is important to be honest with patients and build trust, but also, that expands to reach to pharmacist’s colleagues and any other individuals in any health profession field. The honesty in work and not cheating in different assessments is a must to gain trust from others, in addition to giving credits to who deserves and not stealing their work, taking into consideration that each individual will have their own beliefs and way of dealing and caring for patients.