Ethics-Driven Character Development in Pharmacy Students: A Conceptual Framework.

Kanwal Ashiq; Iqrah Ashfaq; Abubakar Munir

doi:10.6018/edumed.708931

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Kanwal Ashiq Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8193-5147
Iqrah Ashfaq Faculty of Pharmacy, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5481-3128
Abubakar Munir Faculty of Pharmacy, Superior University Lahore, Pakistan. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4876-8505

DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/edumed.708931

Palabras clave: Character mastery, Pharmacy, Students, Education

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Objetivos: El desarrollo del carácter es un aspecto esencial pero a menudo subestimado en la educación farmacéutica. Si bien las habilidades clínicas y los conocimientos técnicos son fundamentales, el comportamiento profesional y ético de los farmacéuticos influye directamente en la atención al paciente, la confianza pública y la mejora general del sistema de salud. Esta comunicación enfatiza la importancia de desarrollar sólidos valores de carácter en los estudiantes de farmacia para formar profesionales éticos y competentes. Propone un marco conceptual basado en la ética que integra el profesionalismo, la formación de la identidad profesional y la ética de la virtud. También identifica rasgos clave esenciales para el desarrollo profesional. Métodos: Esta breve comunicación presenta una perspectiva fundamentada en la literatura existente y en marcos establecidos sobre la educación del carácter en farmacia, destacando atributos clave esenciales para el desarrollo profesional. Los temas se sintetizaron para resaltar las competencias fundamentales requeridas para un crecimiento profesional efectivo. Resultados: Los hallazgos subrayan la importancia del desarrollo del carácter en los estudiantes de farmacia, particularmente la integridad, la compasión, la responsabilidad y la perseverancia. La integración de la educación del carácter en los planes de estudio de farmacia puede apoyar la toma de decisiones éticas, la comunicación efectiva y las habilidades de liderazgo. Los dilemas éticos en la práctica farmacéutica requieren un sólido razonamiento moral y un compromiso centrado en el paciente. La práctica reflexiva y la mentoría refuerzan aún más estos atributos de carácter. Conclusión: La educación del carácter debe integrarse con la experiencia técnica a un nivel fundamental. Esto permitirá a las instituciones formar profesionales competentes que satisfagan las demandas de la educación farmacéutica y de la profesión.

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