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Ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice

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The purpose of this study was to document the responses of pharmacy students and pharmacists to various ethical dilemmas. The responses of the first professional year students, third professional year students and pharmacists were evaluated and compared. In most instances, responses indicated a high priority for patient/client welfare. Pharmacists and students reportedly act with regard to the dignity of life, individual freedom, and an inner sense of right.

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Werner Lowenthal, Ph.D. is professor of pharmacy and pharmaceutics and director of continuing education at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. He also serves as chairman of the school curriculum committee and lectures in ethics.

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Lowenthal, W. Ethical dilemmas in pharmacy practice. J Med Hum 9, 44–49 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01115242

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