Pharmacist Law Written 1h

This course explores the intricate legal landscape of pharmacy practice in the digital age. Learners will review the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding social media and email communications while gaining insights into strategies to ensure compliance and ethical conduct. Specifically, learners will analyze real-world scenarios that feature malpractice liability or a breach of patient confidentiality through digital media communications, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold the highest standards of patient care and professionalism.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Discuss the legal and regulatory issues related to social networking and other electronic communications in pharmacy practice.
2. Describe strategies for pharmacy practice that will meet legal responsibilities while participating in electronic communication.
3. Review situations in pharmacy practice that can increase malpractice liability or violations of patient confidentiality resulting from online messaging.

Faculty

David Brushwood, RPh, JD, FAPhA

Senior Lecturer, The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law Content Developer, CEimpact

Disclosures:

David Brushwood has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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