THIS week's contributor is Gerard Stevens, Managing Director, Webstercare - A noble profession: Maybe it was the pandemic; whatever it was, this year's World Pharmacist Day (25 September every year) seemed to activate Australian pharmacists more than ever to celebrate their profession.
Through various media it buoyed me to read numerous accounts of pharmacists shining a light on their achievements. It filled me with pride to watch videos of pharmacists in their working environments, enthusiastically asserting their vital professional role.
I am a pharmacist and proud of it! Despite my role as founder and 'Chief Inventor' of the Webster-pak, I continue to maintain the currency of my professional registration. I wouldn't be me if I wasn't a pharmacist!
Pharmacists are unsung heroes of the health care system. Known as the community's medication experts, they are also the backbone of healthcare in many different settings, especially when people rely on medications to maintain and optimise their health.
The pandemic has helped to reinforce this crucial role. Access to health services, even general practitioners, has been restricted and supported by the emergence of video consultations. But pharmacies have remained open and accessible throughout.
The community recognises and appreciates this. While I can appreciate professional humility, sometimes it's important not to hide your light under a bushel. Let's maintain this pride in our noble profession.
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