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SM Journal of Family Medicine

How Community Pharmacists Can Make a Difference in Black Health: Black Bioethics and the Ethics of Empathy and Care

[ ISSN : 2576-0262 ]

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Received: 20-Nov-2024

Accepted: 02-Dec-2024

Published: 03-Dec-2024

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David Augustin Hodge, Sr.* 

Director (Interim), Lead Ethicist, Associate Professor, National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University, USA

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David Augustin Hodge, Sr.*, PhD, DMin, MEd, MTS Director (Interim), Lead Ethicist, Associate Professor, National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University, USA, Tel: 954-670-4458.

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Rural Health; Inner-City Health; Black Health; Black Bioethics; Pharmacy; Empathy; Care; Public Health; Ethics; Tuskegee

Abstract

Pharmacists stand at the forefront of patient interaction and medication management in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare and health equity. A Doctor of Pharmacy is a “doctor” who is uniquely positioned to influence health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities and medical deserts. This paper explores how the integration of empathy and care ethics into pharmacy practice can empower pharmacists to address the social, political, and moral determinants of health to the character of their work. By fostering a deeper understanding of these determinants, pharmacists can become pivotal agents of change, promoting equity, trust, and improved health outcomes in marginalized populations. This approach not only enhances patient care but also contributes to the broader mission of reducing health disparities and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

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Hodge DA (2024) How Community Pharmacists Can Make a Dif ference in Black Health: Black Bioethics and the Ethics of Empathy and Care . SM J Fam Med 2:3-6.