Definitions
Consists of two fundamental patient rights grounded in the pharmacist - patient relationship, APhA code of ethics, and state and federal laws
What is privacy
With a caring attitude and a compassionate spirit
A pharmacist focuses on serving the patient in a private and confidential manner
Privacy fosters what ?
The pharmacist-patient relationship by promoting the trust necessary for open and unfettered communications
Step 1:
What is Identify the Ethical Problems Determine what rights, duties, or principles are involved
What are the two fundamental right for patients right?
What is
the right to control the timing, circumstances and extent to which our private health information is shared.
The right to physical dignity.
Any pharmacist that transmits, received or maintains any prescription or prescription refill either orally, in writing, or electronically shall...
shall ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of the prescription and any information contained therein…
If patients do not believe their privacy will be protected they will:
provide inaccurate or incomplete information
Refuse consent to test procedure or exams
Step 2:
What is Gather Relevant information, consider: patient preferences, medical facts, and legal and ethical guidelines
This term describes privacy
consists of two fundamental patient rights grounded in the pharmacist-patient relationship, APhA Code of Ethics, and state and federal laws:
What are three things you can do to maintain confidentiality
What is ask the patient who can be given information
Ask the patient who they want present during discussions
Adjust your voice so you are not overheard
True or False: Not protecting patient privacy undermines the very purpose of the pharmacist-patient relationship
What is True
Step 3:
What is apply ethical principles
Evaluate the situation using the four core principles:
- Autonomy (respect patient choices), Beneficence (promote the patients well being), Nonmaleficence (avoid causing harm), and justice (treat patients fairly)
What is confidentiality
What is the corresponding obligation to the right of privacy and requires pharmacists to protect patients’ information and physical dignity.
What is do not discuss patient information in public areas
what is If they are not your patient do not access there information
When talking to colleagues about patient, do not use identifiers
Patients may want to protect from disclosure or privacy concerns due to
What is fear of being stigmatized, shame or humiliation, losing friends or family, losing employment or becoming unemployable, losing insurance or becoming uninsurable, losing housing
Step 4:
What is consider legal obligations; review professional codes, institutional policies, and state laws
Wha is the relationship of privacy and confidentiality
What is privacy is the patient's right and confidentiality is the pharmacists duty to protect that right
If patients believe their privacy will be protected they will be :
What is
More willing to seek healthcare services
Provide a complete history
Be open with their questions about side effects symptoms, concerns, etc
The right to privacy is Not absolute, therefore a pharmacist confidentiality is not absolute. What are some information that can be disclosed without consent?
What is
HIV
Threats of harm to self or others
Mandatory Reporting of diseases such as (infectious disease)Mandatory Reporting of injuries (non-accidental injuries)
Child Abuse or neglect
Step 5:
Choose the most ethical action
select the option that best balances patients rights, professional responsibilities, and public safety