Professionalism, Work, and Clinical Responsibility in Pharmacy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284022064 ISBN 13: 9781284022063

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

This exceptional guide introduces pharmacy students and residents to the ethical and personal challenges they will encounter in their pharmacy career and provides the tools for success. Utilizing the American Board of
Internal Medicine model of professionalism, the text explores practice in the context of developing and applying the ABIM's six attributes: altruism, accountability, duty, excellence, honor and integrity, and respect for others. This valuable resource deals with the human aspects of being a successful pharmacy practitioner and explores how selfawareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management (the four skill areas of emotional intelligence) are blended to accomplish personal, professional, and organizational goals. The text utilizes thoughtprovoking exercises for comprehension of the concepts presented and creating personalize learning plans. These activities as well as realworld case studies provide students with insight into pharmacy practice.

About the Author:

Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Administration, Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania