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Thinking about ethical dilemmas in pharmacy.

W Lowenthal, W S Klein, C P Overton

    American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    |February 4, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pharmacists and students agree on prioritizing patient welfare but disagree on economic issues in pharmacy practice. Early curriculum integration of ethical dilemmas is recommended for professional development.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacy ethics
    • Professional development

    Background:

    • Ethical dilemmas are prevalent in pharmacy practice.
    • Developing a professional ethical system requires time and education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey pharmacy students and pharmacists on ethical dilemmas.
    • To identify areas of agreement and disagreement in ethical concerns.

    Main Methods:

    • Survey of pharmacy students and pharmacists.
    • Analysis of responses regarding ethical dilemmas in practice.

    Main Results:

    • High agreement on the importance of patient welfare.
    • Significant disagreement on economic concerns.
    • Identified need for early ethical education.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient welfare is a primary ethical concern in pharmacy.
    • Economic factors present ethical challenges and disagreements.
    • Integrating ethical dilemma discussions early in pharmacy curricula is crucial.

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