4.2 governance of pharmacists & practice in SG Flashcards
(23 cards)
What principles govern the pharmacist’s practice according to the SPC?
PRA, PRR, COE
These principles guide the governance and professional responsibilities of pharmacists.
What does the PRA oversee in the governance of pharmacists?
- Pharmacist registration
- Scope of practice
- Education including CPE
- Training, accreditation, credentialing
- Disciplinary proceedings
- Fitness to practise
CPE stands for Continuing Professional Education.
What is the role of PRR in the context of pharmacy practice?
Ensures competency of pharmacists through CPE
Continuing Professional Education helps maintain and improve pharmacists’ skills.
What does COE ensure for pharmacists?
Ensures pharmacists practise professionally & ethically
True or False: A pharmacist’s conviction under any civil or criminal law does not affect their compliance with the PRA and COE.
False
Conviction subjects pharmacists to the jurisdiction and provisions of the PRA and COE.
How is corporate governance of pharmacies regulated?
Through various HSA licenses and the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) for public institution pharmacies
What governs individual pharmacists in their practice?
Pharmacist practising certificate under PRR, COE & scope of pharmacy practice as listed in the PRA
What are the professional duties, obligations, and responsibilities of pharmacists specified under?
The Schedule of the PRA
How many roles are specified for pharmacists under the practice of pharmacy?
8 roles
What are the two domains under which professional duties are covered in the COE?
- Practices & responsibilities
- Inter-professional relationships
Define ‘tort’ in the context of pharmacy practice.
An act or omission that gives rise to harm or injury
What types of torts can occur in pharmacy practice?
- Negligent tort (act of omission)
- Liability tort (providing defective goods/service)
- Intentional tort (intentionally flouting the law)
Fill in the blank: Practising unethically is a ______ according to the COE.
tort
What actions are illegal according to the PRA regarding unauthorized persons?
- Unauthorized person acting as pharmacist
- Employer or agent of unauthorized person acting as pharmacist is liable
- Pharmacist allowing premises to be used by unauthorized person
- Pharmacist under suspension practising during suspension
- False assumption of title of specialist pharmacist
- Fraudulent registration
What triggers the convening of the SPC’s disciplinary committee?
Pharmacist’s conviction & sentencing by the court under criminal law
What are the key controls of the COE that can be breached by a pharmacist?
- Supplying medicine detrimental to health
- Encouraging excessive purchase of a medicine
- Not upholding professional conduct and public trust
What are the potential disciplinary actions SPC can take against a pharmacist?
- Censure the pharmacist
- Suspend the registration
- Impose a fine not exceeding $50,000
- Remove the pharmacist’s name from the register
- Any other appropriate decisions
What was the outcome of Case 1 involving dealing in drugs of abuse?
Pharmacist was convicted and disciplined by SPC for breaching COE and PRA
What was the cause of the patient’s death in Case 2?
Overdose of an anti-diabetic drug due to negligence
What is the consequence of professional incompetence as defined in the context of pharmacy?
Can lead to liability suits and disciplinary action under PRA & COE
What is the significance of a conviction for professional negligence?
It can lead to punishment by SPC under the PRA & COE
List the pharmacy practice risks pharmacists must be aware of.
- Professional negligence
- Professional misconduct
- Fraud & dishonesty
- Fitness to practice
True or False: A pharmacist’s conviction in any court of law is irrelevant to their professional practice.
False
Conviction renders the pharmacist liable to disciplinary action by SPC.
