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What actually happens if I break the Code of Ethics? Do I just get a fine?
Best Reply: Be very careful with this. The PCN Disciplinary Tribunal is not a simple administrative panel; it has the status of a High Court.
If you are caught violating the Code of Ethics (e.g., breaching patient confidentiality, selling poisons without a prescription, or professional negligence), the Tribunal has the power to:
Suspend you from practice for a specific period.
Strike your name off the register (Lifetime Ban).
Reprimand you formally.
Crucial Note on Appeals: Because the Tribunal acts like a High Court, you cannot appeal its decision to the PSN or the Ministry of Health. You must appeal directly to the Court of Appeal.
Key Ethical Rule to Remember: “A pharmacist should respect the confidential and personal nature of his professional records”. Never discuss a patient’s HIV status or medication history outside the pharmacy, not even with your fellow interns, unless required by law.
