Challenging Professional Self-Regulation

Social Movement Influence on Pharmacy Rulemaking in Washington State

Bibliographic Data

ID2362168
AuthorsElizabeth Chiarello (0000-0002-2131-2527, University of California, Irvine, corresponding author)
Year2011
Volume38
Issue3
Pages303-339
Publication date2011-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueWork and Occupations (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0730-8884 • E-ISSN: 1552-8464
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0730888411400700
OpenAlexW1996059496
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited56

This study examines how professionals contend with threats to self-regulation from social movements outside the profession by providing an analysis of rule development by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy. A case study method using interviews, observations, and content analysis examines how pharmacists and pro-choice groups affected a 'pharmacists' responsibility' rule dictating whether pharmacists can refuse to dispense medications they morally oppose. Findings suggest that movements can influence rulemaking by framing professional responsibilities and enlisting allies, thereby turning a relatively closed process of self-regulation into a contentious one, resulting in a settlement that favors the movement over the profession

Political science · Public relations · Rulemaking · Social movement · Academic Freedom and Politics · Engineering · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Law · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research · Pharmacy

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