professionalism Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does GPhC stand for?
General Pharmaceutical Council.
What is the role of the GPhC?
It is the regulatory body for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises in Great Britain.
What are the core functions of the GPhC?
Education and training accreditation, registration, setting standards, and fitness to practise regulation.
What is ‘Fitness to Practise’ (FtP)?
The GPhC’s process of determining whether a pharmacy professional is safe and competent to continue practising.
What factors are considered in FtP impairment cases?
Honesty, recklessness, recurrence, learning from mistakes, remedial actions, and previous history.
What does RPS stand for?
Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
What is the role of the RPS?
It is the professional body for pharmacists in Great Britain, supporting education, career development, and promoting professionalism.
Who does the GPhC regulate?
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises.
Who does the RPS represent?
Pharmacists only (not pharmacy technicians or premises).
How does professionalism relate to pharmacy practice?
It includes values like accountability, integrity, compassion, respect, and working collaboratively in the patient’s best interest.
