Negligence: A Review for Pharmacists_T

Conor McGladrigan, PharmD, JD, BCSCP Senior Medical Science Liaison

Learning objectives for Pharmacists:

At the completion of this activity, the participant shall be able to:

• Define what is a tort.
• Identify and summarize the elements of negligence.
• Explain the difference between tort law and regulations.
• Apply the elements of negligence to examples related to pharmacy practice.

Learning objectives for Pharmacy Technicians:

• Define what is a tort.
• Recall the elements of negligence.
• Explain the difference between tort law and regulations.
• Use the elements of negligence for examples related to pharmacy technician practice.