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Introduction: Professionalism in the healthcare sector is very ancient, since the times of Hippocrates. Professionalism is the conduct that makes a profession. A profession arises from a group of specialists who provide services that are central to human values, and through these values ​​the professional receives special appreciation and a higher level of autonomy, and also a higher degree of respect from society. For each profession there are a number of elements for professionalism, applying to pharmacy professionalism two of the most intellectual and important elements are, Advocacy and caring.f• AdvocacyAccording to the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2013, (advocacy is defined as an ongoing commitment to promote awareness of the value a pharmacist provides to the health and well-being of society to influence their perspective and ultimately get them to speak or act on your behalf). For example, the pharmacist must support the profession of pharmacy by engaging in promoting awareness in several effective ways, such as participating in any related healthcare events to expand clinical pharmacy services and reflect the role of pharmacists in the healthcare team. Furthermore, highlight the important role of the pharmacist in influencing the thinking of individuals with decision-making power. On the other hand, advocacy can be applied through patient empowerment, where pharmacists give information to their patients and encourage them to ask to help them make the right decision. However, the current and future pharmacist must participate in all activities where advocacy can be applied, in order to promote the health and well-being of society. • CareCaring is another important cornerstone in the professionalism of the pharmaceutical... middle of paper.... ..promotion of the health and well-being of society. Community pharmacists also play a vital role in advocacy, as they indirectly interact with more patients if they can thus contribute more to the profession. Works Cited1. Chevy Chase. Basic Pharmacy: How You Can Be a Pharmacy Supporter - . http://www.pharmacytimes.com/publications/career/2008/Careers_2008-08/Careers_2008-08_8002 (visited ).2. Bzowyckyj, Andrew S.1- Janke, Kristin K.2. A definition of consensus and core skills for being a pharmacy advocate. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 2013; 77(2): 1-8. http://0-search.ebscohost.com.mylibrary.qu.edu.qa/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=87618653&site=ehost-live&scope=site (accessible ).4. William N. Kelly. pharmacy, what it is and how it works, third ed. united state of america: crc press.group Taylor&francis; 2012.