OATH OF A PHARMACIST
The revised Oath was adopted by the AACP House of Delegates in
July 2007 and has been approved by the American Pharmacists Association.
AACP member institutions should plan to use the revised Oath of a
Pharmacist during the 2008-09 academic year and with spring 2009
graduates.
"I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others
through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:
- I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my
primary concerns.
- I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my
ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients.
- I will respect and protect all personal and health information
entrusted to me.
- I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional
knowledge and competence.
- I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of
our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.
- I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.
- I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to
prepare the next generation of pharmacists.
I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the
responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.”
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