THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has formally released a revised Code of Ethics for Pharmacists, with the new version following a comprehensive review.
According to Grant Kardachi, chair of the Project Advisory Group, the document incorporates some key changes to make it consistent with the ethical requirements of contemporary pharmacist practice as well as reflecting the healthcare expectations of Australians.
"A significant outcome of the review has been the alignment of the Code's seven principles to three ethical values pertinent to professionalism - Care, Integrity and Competency," he said.
"The revised Code clearly articulates the behaviours and values expected in our profession".
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has endorsed the new version, which also incorporates a renewed focus on patient-centred collaborative care to further enhance public trust in pharmacists.
The revision of the Code was supported with funding from the federal Health Department, under the PBS Access and Sustainability Package including the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement.
The PSA is encouraging pharmacies to prominently display a summary of the Code, with a number of practice support tools to assist pharmacists with implementing the revised version set to roll out next month.
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