global mindset Flashcards
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define the concept of a global mindset
A global mindset in pharmacy refers tothe ability to understand and appreciate the diverse cultural, social, and health-related contexts that influence pharmaceutical practice worldwide. That diff countries have diff challenges etc.
what 4 things are in a global mindset
It includes cultural awareness, global perspective, empathy and respect for diversity, and adaptability and flexibility.
define global citizenship
A sense of belonging to a broader community, promoting peace, tolerance, sustainability, and linking global and local contexts.
- recognising one’s role and responsibility within an interconnected global community
define global leadership
Leadership that includes cross-cultural competence, emotional intelligence, strategic vision, empathy, and inclusive decision-making.
- having understanding of people in other places and cultures in other countries
- emotional intelligent leadership allows one to?
perceive one’s own emotions, regulate those emotions, andunderstand others’ emotions to facilitate one’s reactionand behaviors to effectively lead, motivate and support teams
how many SDGs are there
17
sdg’s are goals to achieve by when
2030
- How are the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and FIP Development Goals (FIP DGs) linked?
TheFIP Development Goalswere specifically designed toalign with and support the achievement of the UN SDGs, especially those that relate to health, education, equity, and sustainable development.
what are FIP (International Pharmaceutical federation) development goals
Global goals created by the International Pharmaceutical Federation to strengthen pharmacy education, workforce, and practice.
how many FIP goals are there
21
examples of conflict zones
This includes:
- War zones (e.g., Syria, Ukraine, Sudan)
- Areas with ongoing insurgencies or civil war
- Refugee camps created by displacement from these areas
what is a conflict zone
refer to regions affected byarmed conflict,political instability, orwar, where the healthcare system is oftendamaged,disrupted, orcompletely collapsed.
why does this matter to pharmacy practice
Because in conflict zones:
- Supply chains for medicines are disrupted
- There are shortages of essential medicines
- Disease outbreaks are common
- Patients may have trauma, infections, or chronic conditions without access to care
- There’s a high risk ofantimicrobial resistance (AMR)due to improper antibiotic use
- Pharmacists often have toimprovise, lead, and educateunder extreme pressure
- How do pharmacists act as global citizens in conflict zones or disaster settings?
By ensuring medicine supply chains, educating displaced populations, collaborating across borders, and advocating for health equity.
- Goal of humanitarian response is to
meet basic needs and to reduce future vulnerabilities to disasters
conflict-specific pharmacy challenges:
unpredictable health needs and/or mismatched pharmaceutical supply, transport difficulties due to insecure roads, and shortage of pharmacy workforce, inadequate training
Pharmacist role: in global challenges
- Medicines management: Procurement, storage, distribution of medicines.
- Addressing shortages and ensuring appropriate use.
- Working with NGOs, UN agencies to maintain pharmaceutical supply chain / humanitarian corridors.
- Antimicrobial Stewardship - Rational antibiotic use education to reduce AMR
.* Training local healthcare workers (shortage of HCPs)
What is the pharmacist’s role in promoting sustainability?
- Promoting Sustainable Practices in Pharmacy Operations
- Educating Patients and the Community Green Pharmacy Initiatives
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Working towards a sustainable supply chain by choosing suppliers that adhere to environmental standards and by managing inventory in a way that reduces waste.
Name 3 pharmacy-led sustainability initiatives in the UK.
- Blister pack recycling schemes
- Inhaler return programs
- Sustainable prescription ordering
Blister pack recycling schemes?
Blister packs protect medicines but are hard to recycle due to mixed materials. They can’t go in household recycling and usually end up in landfills. A UK scheme now allows drop-off at participating pharmacies, where packs are cleaned, separated, and turned into recycled plastic products.
Inhaler return programs
Inhalers in landfills release harmful gases. A UK postal scheme lets patients return used inhalers, where gases are reused, metals and plastics are recycled, and non-recyclables are turned into energy—saving up to 512,330 tonnes of CO₂eq annually. It also supports housebound patients who can’t visit pharmacies.
- Sustainable prescription ordering
25% of NHS carbon emissions come from medicines. Automatic repeat prescriptions often lead to unnecessary waste. A telephone and app-based ordering system helped patients review their needs, cutting waste and saving £650,000 in one year.
What are key traits of global leaders in pharmacy?
Emotional intelligence, adaptability, cultural competence, strategic thinking, and commitment to equity.
- Why is leadership especially important in humanitarian pharmacy practice
because pharmacists must make fast decisions, manage chaotic medicine supply chains, and lead teams under pressure.
