Professional and Ethical Practice as pharmacist Homework Help

Description and guidelines
In the previous pharmacy practice unit (PPP) you attended a workshop on ethics and professionalism in the practice of pharmacy. You are asked to write a reflection on this theme. The purpose of this activity is to allow you to reflect on your journey through the pharmacy program and analyse your current ethical and professional position.
Focus: Competency Domain 1: Professional and ethical practice
Standard 1.2 Practise to accepted standards
Element 1 – Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
1. Understands the position of trust in which the profession is held.
2. Understands the scope of practice of a pharmacist in relation to that of other health professionals.
3. Understands pharmacists are accountable for the services provided & associated outcomes.
4. Works within the limits of professional expertise.
5. Accesses additional information and/or expert advice and assistance when needed.
6. Contributes to the ongoing development of the profession.
Standard 1.3 Deliver ‘patient-centred’ care
Element 1 – Maintain primary focus on the consumer
1. Understands the primacy of consumers and their needs.
2. Respects the rights of consumers to participate in decision-making, control their personal information and make choices about their health care.
3. Accepts & supports the consumer’s rights to be informed and make autonomous decisions.
4. Recognises and respects the values, beliefs, personal characteristics, and cultural and linguistic diversity of consumers.
5. Understands the impact on practice of a culturally diverse consumer population.
Standard 1.5 Maintain and extend professional competence
Element 1 – Accept the importance of life-long learning
1. Understands the concept of life-long learning for pharmacists.
4. Understands the importance of self-assessment, reflective learning, peer review and performance review as sources of feedback on professional capability.
Read and reflect on the above competency standards. Write a 300 – 500 word essay that describes your professional and ethical developmental journey from the time you commenced in the Master of Pharmacy to today. Use examples to illustrate your journey.