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Embracing Ethical Excellence in Pharmacy Practice
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Pharmacy Directorate is pleased to announce a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training event titled "Embracing Ethical Excellence in Pharmacy Practice." This training is meticulously designed for pharmacy professionals dedicated to enhancing their ethical acumen and commitment to best practices in healthcare.
The "Embracing Ethical Excellence in Pharmacy Practice" training aims to equip pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex ethical landscapes in hospital settings. Through a series of interactive sessions, participants will delve into the principles of ethics, analyze real-world scenarios, and develop practical strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas. This training underscores the importance of maintaining professional integrity while ensuring patient care adheres to the highest ethical standards.
This training event promises to be an enriching experience for all participants, enhancing their ability to deliver ethical and effective patient care in their professional roles. We look forward to your participation in this pivotal event.
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This is an IN-PERSON event that will take place on Thursday the 20th of June 2024 from 10:00 GMT.
Target Audience: Pharmacists
Date: Thursday 20th June 2024
Time: 1000 GMT
MODERATORS
- Pharm. Daniel Freeman Owusu Ansah (Senior Pharmacist, UGMC)
- Pharm. Fareeda Serwaa Brobbey (Head, Clinical and Inpatient Pharmacy Department, Training Coordinator, UGMC)
In-person attendance is STRICTLY BY INVITATION at the UGMC Premisis, Accra. If you wish to attend in person, please contact Kelvin via email at kelvin@ces.edu.gh or by phone at 0552 066 044.
Overview
Course Description
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Pharmacy Directorate presents "Embracing Ethical Excellence in Pharmacy Practice," a CPD training designed to enhance the ethical proficiency of pharmacy professionals. This event will explore the intricacies of balancing autonomy, confidentiality, and professional integrity, analyze common ethical dilemmas through real-world scenarios, and review the legal and ethical frameworks guiding hospital practice. Participants will develop strategies for resolving ethical issues and apply principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice in patient care, all through engaging case studies and practical examples. Join us to elevate your ethical practice and commitment to patient care.
What you will learn
Participants in this CPD training event will achieve the following objectives:
1. Understand the complexity of balancing autonomy, confidentiality, and professional integrity in pharmacy practice.
2. Analyze real-world scenarios to illustrate common ethical dilemmas encountered in hospital practice.
3. Examine the legal and ethical frameworks that guide hospital practice, including relevant laws, regulations, and the professional code of conduct.
4. Develop strategies for resolving or navigating ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice.
5. Educate healthcare professionals on the principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice in patient care.
6. Highlight practical applications of ethical principles in healthcare practice through case studies and real-world examples.
Course Content
Lecture Sessions
- EVENT: Thursday 13th June 2024 @ 1000 GMT (10:00 am) 2 hours
Downloadables
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About Facilitators
- 3 Courses on CES
Pharm. Kwabena Asante Offei, Esq
BPharm, LLB, MA
Country Lead, Business Development and Partnerships. Vice President (PSGH)
Medtronic LABS, Ghana & Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH)
Kwabena Asante Offei is a distinguished professional with a multifaceted background in Pharmacy, Law, and Economic Policy Management. Currently serving as the Country Lead for Medtronic Labs in Ghana, Mr.
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- 2 Courses on CES
Dr .Ama Kyerewaa Edwin
BSc, MBChB; MPhil, MA, PhD
Senior Specialist Physician (Bioethicist) & Clinical Psychologist
University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Accra, Ghana
Dr. Ama Kyerewaa Edwin is a distinguished Physician Clinical Psychologist and Bioethicist, bringing extensive expertise in emergency preparedness and response to emerging diseases such as COVID-19 and Ebola Virus Disease.
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