Pakistan MCQs

Duty to refer is obligation to direct a patient to appropriate care when needs exceed competence or available services.

Medicine recall is a coordinated process to remove a defective or unsafe product from distribution and use.

Dispensing error disclosure is transparent communication and prompt corrective action after a dispensing error.

Patient autonomy is respect for a competent patient’s informed choices about treatment.

Conflict of interest is a situation in which personal interests could improperly influence professional judgment.

Scope of practice is the authorised range of professional activities based on law, education and competence.

Valid prescription is a prescription meeting applicable legal and professional requirements.

Record retention is keeping required pharmacy documents for the period and manner specified by law or policy.

Controlled substance is a medicine or chemical subject to additional legal controls because of misuse or dependence risk.

Informed consent is voluntary agreement after adequate relevant information and capacity assessment.

Valid prescription is a prescription meeting applicable legal and professional requirements.

Record retention is keeping required pharmacy documents for the period and manner specified by law or policy.