He also charged them to stay up to date with the latest discoveries and apply them in the practice of their profession.
“Therefore, I urge you not to only take This Oath seriously, but also to be committed to upholding its principles throughout your Pharmaceutical career. Always act in the best interest of your patients and prioritise their well-being above everything else.”
“Remember that you are not just treating a disease, but also caring for persons who may be in their most vulnerable state.” In his remarks, the Registrar, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Ibrahim Ahmed, who was represented by Dr. Anthony Idoko, charged the inductees to get themselves acquainted with the code of professional ethics.“As Pharmacists, you are expected to get yourselves acquainted with the Code of Professional Ethics which prescribes your professional and moral responsibilities to the patients, pharmacist colleagues, health professionals, your employers and the general public.
“Strict compliance to the code of ethics is indispensable for the practice of the pharmacy profession. “The Council frowns at professional misconduct in its entirety. So, any form of misconduct by any Pharmacist is usually investigated by the PCN Investigating Panel and if the Pharmacists have a case to answer, he or she is referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal,” he said.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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