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Ethical refusal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEthical refusalGPhC CRA

A pharmacist personally objects to supplying emergency hormonal contraception. The patient meets criteria and asks for urgent help. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: AEnsure the patient can access timely care without discrimination or judgement

Personal beliefs must not compromise patient-centred care. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment