PHIL 2015 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6.3: Dietary Supplement, Chemotherapy, Fiduciary
23 May 2020
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It"s in the principles or code of ethics of ocp as well. Make sure person has all the information they need to make a voluntary and informed decision. Also respect the patient"s ability to refuse the prescription or make decisions for their own health. Examples of principle in conflict: pharmacist does not tell cancer patient all side effects of chemotherapy since there"s worry they may not take the drug. Autonomy may conflict with non-maleficence in this case. Terminally ill patient asks you for diagnosis or prognosis and doesn"t think doctor is telling whole truth. Consulting with a patient to determine which medication may be the most beneficial given their job as a bus driver. A patient wants to purchase a dietary supplement that you don"t think is efficacious. Do no harm, what can be done for the patient that will avoid or reduce harm. Most drugs have some side effect but if there"s not enough beneficence.
