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Question 1

what does GPhC set out to do?

Answer 1

a) to establish and maintain a register of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises
b) to set and promote standards for the safe and effective practice of pharmacy at registered pharmacies;
c) to set requirements by reference to which registrants must demonstrate that their fitness to practise is not impaired;
d) to promote the safe and effective practice of pharmacy by registrants
e) to set standards and requirements in respect of the education, training, acquisition of experience and continuing professional development
f) to ensure the continued fitness to practise of registrants.

Question 2

who needs to meet the GPhC standards?q

Answer 2

person carrying out the retail pharmacy business
superintendent pharmacist
registered premises

Question 3

what is GPhC guidance?

Answer 3

• Provides information and advice to help pharmacy professionals meet GPhC standards
• Not mandatory (doesn’t mean optional)
• Need for guidance reviewed and monitored on a continual basis
• This is what SHOULD be done not MUST be done

Question 4

GPhC must set out standards for safe and effective practice of pharmacy

Answer 4

TRUE

also set standards for those giving the training

Question 5

what can GPhC approve and accredit?

Answer 5

• Courses of education or training which confer the standards of proficiency
• Qualifications which are granted following successful examination or other assessment
– Including tests of competence or proficiency in knowledge and use of English*
• Institutions & other providers, including tutors
• Premises as being suitable for postgraduate education and training

Question 6

All registrants have to prove competency of english

Answer 6

TRUE

- legal requirement for all registrants to have english for safe and effective practice

Question 7

what does GPhC determine in regards to education and training?

Answer 7

– programmes or courses & amount and type to obtain an annotation in respect of specialisation
– education, training and experience necessary to address fitness to practise matters

Question 8

GPhC can appoint visitiors to visit any place

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

what happens if GPhC decide if requirements are not melt

Answer 9

impose probationary or remedial arrangements

refuse to approve or withdrawl approval

Question 10

Pre-reg are fully accredited by GPhC

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

GPhC can impose a language test on forgein pharmacists to join register

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

what can GPhc determine in respect to education and training?

Answer 12

• programmes or courses and amount and type to obtain an annotation in respect to specialisation
• education and training needed to address fitness to practice.
• ILO’s they need to cover over a period of time
• structured approach to learning
• consult on any necessary changes to the training and education of pharmacists

Question 13

GPhC set standards relating to conduct, ethics and performance of registrants

Answer 13

TRUE

produce srandards for pharmacy professions

Question 14

the GPhC standards apply only to pharmacists

Answer 14

FALSE

they apply to pharmacy techinicans aswell

Question 15

why are there standards?

Answer 15

to help registrants be proactive and know exactly what is expected of them.

Question 16

Visitors can visit any place and check

Answer 16

TRUE

they check that they are doing there job properly whether that be examinations or safe practice

Question 17

pre-reg students are accredited by GPhC

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

you need to submit 9 CPD records a year?

Answer 18

FALSE

used to be 9 but now it 4 annually

Question 19

what is peer discussion?

Answer 19

GPhC want professionals to identify someone they can talk to about their practice this can be in person or on the phone. GPhC will want to confirm this happened

Question 20

what is needed for revalidation of pharmacy professional? (3 things)

Answer 20

• 4 CPDs
• peer discussion
• reflective account

Question 21

what is planned learning?

Answer 21

• what are you planning to learn?
• how are you planning to learn it?
• how may this benefit your practice and benefit those who use your service?

Question 22

what is unplanned learning?

Answer 22

• describe an unplanned event or activity which allowed you learn something new or refresh skills
• give an example of when this benefited your practice or someone using your service?

Question 23

what is needed for a peer discussion record?

Answer 23

• name and contact details and role of who you spoke to
• how this conversation changed your practice
• reflective
• example of benefit from this

Question 24

peer discussion report needs to know what was exactly discussed

Answer 24

FALSE

just that it did take place

Question 25

what is a reflective report?

Answer 25

GPhC want professionals to write reflective account based on GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals. this helps themkeep standards with them in there practice

Question 26

pharmacist can pick which standard they will write about for reflective report?

Answer 26

FALSE | everyone gets the SAME one each year which GPhC chose.

Question 27

what needs to be included in a reflective report?

Answer 27

- what is your area of work - who typically uses your services - how did you meet the set out standard - real examples taken from practive on how this benefited your practice

Question 28

what is fitness to practice?

Answer 28

show skills, knowledge, character and health to do their job safely and effectively. maintain reputation of a pharmacist

Question 29

GPhC describes fitness to practice as a persons suitability to be on register without restrictions

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

what are impairments to fitness to practice? (6)

Answer 30

a. ) misconduct b. ) deficient professional practice c. ) adverse physical or mental health d. ) failure to comply e. ) criminal conviction f. ) police caution

Question 31

if you get a police caution you should always accept it

Answer 31

FALSE | you should always not accept as this shows you are not accepting guilt

Question 32

how can FtP concerns be raised?

Answer 32

complaints from other professionals, public or a bad inspection visit

Question 33

what may send you to a FtP committee?

Answer 33

- misconduct and there is risk to a patient - failure to meet standards - adverse physical or mental effects which may cause harm - public interest is no longer at heart of practice

Question 34

how do GPhC deal with concerns?

Answer 34

they do intial inquiries and will launch an investigation

Question 35

what does an investigation involve?

Answer 35

``` speaking to witness speaking to pharmacist visiting the premises may take statements from different people may need to sieze evidence ```

Question 36

what are the 3 statutory committess of GPhC?

Answer 36

1. Investigation committee - meet in private - require to consider all cases referred to it and decide if need to be considered by FtP committee 2. ) FtP Committee - they determine if the persin has been impaired or not 3. ) Appeals Committee - these must be INDEPENDENT.

Question 37

the registrant must supply details of allegations in case of referral within 14 days

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

who do registrants need to notify if they have had an allegation

Answer 38

- secretary of state of investigation - employer - person / organisation with which has arrangements to provide pharmacy services

Question 39

if FtP is found to be impaired, what may they do?

Answer 39

- give advice to person - issue warning - impose a condition - suspend from practicising - remove from register

Question 40

you can not be suspended for more then 12 months?

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

what is a conditional entry?

Answer 41

following a review FtP committee can give direction that i. period for complying with requirements can be extended for a max of 3 years ii. requirements could be added or removed iii. entry may be suspended for max 12 motnhs iv. entry may be removed from register

Question 42

FtP may impose a fine as a sanction

Answer 42

FALSE | they do not want to punish the registrant they want to protect reputation of profession and keep patients safe

Question 43

what is an interim order?

Answer 43

FtP are satisifed something needs to be done to protect registrant or the members of public

Question 44

an application can be made for restoration onto register as soon as it has been removed?

Answer 44

FALSE | they must wait atleast 5 years

Question 45

once restored back on to register you are back?

Answer 45

FALSE | may be conditional - max 3 years

Question 46

what is the appeal process?

Answer 46

appeal to relevant court within 28 days | they may dismiss your appeal or they may remit what the FtP agreed