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Ethical issues associated with managed care pharmacy services.

T F Hughes1, F M Eckel

  • 1School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Topics in Hospital Pharmacy Management
|October 6, 1990
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The current code of ethics for pharmacists needs revision to address contemporary healthcare challenges. Revising ethical guidelines is crucial for providing meaningful guidance to pharmacists navigating complex issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Bioethics
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • The healthcare system is undergoing significant changes.
  • Pharmacists face evolving professional challenges and ethical dilemmas.
  • Existing codes of ethics may not adequately address current practice realities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for revising the professional code of ethics for pharmacists.
  • To emphasize the unique ethical issues faced by pharmacists in managed care settings.
  • To advocate for a more relevant and effective ethical framework.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of contemporary issues in pharmacy practice.
  • Identification of ethical dilemmas encountered by pharmacists.
  • Review of the current code of ethics in relation to practice changes.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public HealthProfessional Patient Relationship

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Main Results:

  • Pharmacists, particularly those in Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), encounter unique problems.
  • The current code of ethics requires updates to provide better guidance.
  • A collaborative, multi-sectoral approach is necessary for ethical revision.

Conclusions:

  • The professional code of ethics must be revised to reflect the evolving healthcare landscape.
  • Updated ethical guidelines are essential for supporting pharmacists in addressing modern challenges.
  • The revision process should involve broad input from across the profession.