Performance, interpersonal relationships and professional satisfaction: determinants to support pharmaceutical...

Area of Science:

• Pharmacy
• Professional Ethics
• Societal Perceptions

Background:

• Professionalism forms the ethical contract between professionals and society.
• Technical aspects like practice models underpin attitudes and behaviors, including pharmacist-patient fiduciary relationships.
• Contextualizing professionalism is complex, requiring collaboration among leaders, academics, and practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the multifaceted nature of pharmaceutical professionalism.
• To identify challenges in defining, understanding, teaching, and evaluating professionalism.
• To examine factors influencing pharmacists' professional performance and job satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and conceptual analysis of professionalism in pharmacy.
• Exploration of the interplay between professional practice models and ethical conduct.
• Discussion of challenges in fostering and adapting professionalism in diverse settings.

Main Results:

• Professionalism is foundational to the pharmacist-patient fiduciary relationship.
• Defining and evaluating professionalism presents ongoing challenges.
• Adaptation of professionalism requires addressing performance, interactions, and job satisfaction amidst obstacles.

Conclusions:

• Pharmaceutical professionalism is a dynamic ethical construct requiring continuous collaboration and adaptation.
• Effective teaching and evaluation are crucial for shaping perceptions of pharmacists and students.
• Addressing challenges like job insecurity and ethical dilemmas is vital for maintaining professional standards.