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PCNZ Code of Ethics consultation feedback

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Question 1

 
  A statement describing the status of the code has been developed. Do you agree with this statement? *  
  Yes
No
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Question 2

 
  The structure of the revised code is based on a set of over-arching principles that will inform the conduct, performance and practice of pharmacists. The revised code will detail the actions and behaviours expected of pharmacists when applying the principles in practice, but it will not include detailed technical guidance. Is this the right approach? *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Please add comments.
 

 

Question 3

 
  The principles could be applied to all sectors of pharmacy practice, including situations where a pharmacist does not have direct interaction with patients. Do you agree with this view? *  
  Yes
No
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If you do not agree, what do you think needs to be added or changed?
 

 

Question 4: The seven principles for pharmacists are below. Do you agree with them?

 
  Make the health and well-being of the patient your first priority..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Promote patient self-determination, respecting patient's rights, autonomy and freedom of choice..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Use your professional judgement in the interests of patients and the public and promote family, whanau and community health ..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Exercise your duties with professionalism and respect ..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Actively seek and apply contemporary pharmacy knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional competence ..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Act in a manner that promotes public trust in the knowledge and ability of pharmacists and enhances the reputation of the profession ..... *  
  Yes
No
  
  Practise in a manner that does not compromise your professional independence, judgement or integrity, or that of other pharmacists ..... *  
  Yes
No
  
 
Please add comments. If you do not agree with any of the principles, please explain what needs to be added or changed.
 

 

Question 5: For each principle, brief statements have been provided to help illustrate the types of requirements that will fall under that principle. Are the areas that these statements cover comprehensive and reasonable?

 
  Make the health and well-being of the patient your first priority. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Promote patient self-determination respecting patients rights, autonomy and freedom of choice. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Use your professional judgement in the interests of patients and the public and promote family, whanau and community health. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Exercise your duties with professionalism and respect. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Actively seek and apply contemporary pharmacy knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional competence. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Act in a manner that promotes public trust in the knowledge and ability of pharmacists and enhances the reputation of the profession. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 
  Practise in a manner that does not compromise your professional independence, judgement or integrity, or that of other pharmacists. *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Does anything need to be added or changed?
 

 

Question 6

 
  The principles are presented in a particular order. Do you agree with the order? *  
  Yes
No
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If you do not agree, how do you think the order should be changed?
 

 

Question 7

 
  The current code makes reference to service standards for pharmacies as well as to standards of professional conduct of pharmacists. It also contains commentary to a number of obligations. It is proposed that the revised code will refer only to standards of pharmacists' professional conduct and where appropriate, stand alone guidelines (e.g. advertising) will be developed in place of the obligations commentary. Do you agree with this approach? *  
  Yes
No
Unsure
  
 
Please explain:
 

 

Further Comments

 
  Please add any comments on the draft sructure of the code of ethics.  
   

 

About You

 
  If you are responding as an individual, which of the following best describes you.  
  Pharmacist
Other health professional
Member of the public
Other
  
  If you are responding as a representative of an organisation, which of the following best describes your organisation?  
  Pharmacy business
Pharmacy body
Consumer representative body
Regulatory body
Other
  
  If you are a pharmacist, please state your main sector of work  
  Community
Hospital
Industry
Teaching pharmacy
PHO, DHB
Pharmacy related (e.g. Medsafe, PSNZ)
Other
  

Confirmation

Thank you for completing this Survey.