EBOOK Case Studies in Pharmacy Ethics

Pharmacists face ethical choices constantly -- sometimes dramatic life-and-death        decisions, but more often subtle, less conspicuous choices that are nonetheless        important. Among the topics confronted are assisted suicide, conscientious refusal,        pain management, equitable distribution of drug resources within institutions and        managed care plans, confidentiality, and alternative and non-traditional therapies.          Veatch and Haddad's book, first published in 1999, was the first collection of case        studies based on the real experiences of practicing pharmacists, for use as a        teaching tool for pharmacy students.The second edition accounts for the many changes        in pharmacy since 1999, including assisted suicide in Oregon, the purchasing of less        expensive drugs from Canada, and the influence of managed care on prescriptions. The        presentation of some cases is shortened, most are revised and updated, and two new        chapters have been added. The first new chapter presents a new model for analyzing        cases, while the second focuses on the ethics of new drug distribution systems, for        example hospitals where pharmacists are forced to choose drugs based on        cost-effectiveness, and internet based pharmacies.