From this interaction between this pt and this pharmacist – which is really the MOST UNCOMFORTABLE? I am going to share – again- the graphic that explains the potential comorbidity complication – or cause additional comorbidity issues – from under/untreated pain. One of the very basic functions of the practice is the starting, changing or stopping a pt’s therapy. Does this pharmacist’s action – and many other Pharmacists that “we” never hear about – are potentially practicing medicine without a license?
Here is something – are these Pharmacists violating the oath that we all took – JUST LOOK AT THE FIRST LINE (PROMISE) of the Pharmacist’s Oath!
Should pts and prescribers start filing complaints with respective state Boards of Pharmacy with this Pharmacist Oath enclosed/attached? If the pharmacy boards gets enough complaints – will some of them become UNCOMFORTABLE?
Oath of a Pharmacist
The revised Oath was adopted by the AACP Board of Directors and the APhA Board of Trustees in November 2021. AACP member institutions should plan to use the revised Oath of a Pharmacist during the 2021-22 academic year and with spring 2022 graduates.
“I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
- I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
- I will promote inclusion, embrace diversity, and advocate for justice to advance health equity.
- I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
- I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
- I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness.
- I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.
- I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
- I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.”
In case someone takes issue with the fact that the Pharmacist Oath was recently revised. I found a version where the revisions are in COLOR
Oath of a Pharmacist: Final revised draft
Revised: 6/4/2021
I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.
I will apply my knowledge and experience to advance health equity to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.
I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.
I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness.
I will champion diversity and inclusion, respect the perspectives of others, and mitigate my personal biases.
I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.
I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.
Edits to existing statement
New statement
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