THIS week's contributor is Kristina Fox, 2021 Pharmacist of the Year Finalist, TerryWhite Chemmart Rosny Park, TAS - What does trust look like to a community pharmacist?: The key goal of any health professional, including pharmacists, is to deliver better health outcomes for our patients and community - trust is a critical component to achieving this goal.
What does trust look like to a community pharmacist? Patients waiting extended times (or coming back later) to see you personally and get your advice. Patients passing multiple pharmacies so they can come to you. Patients asking your opinion on advice they have received from other health professionals. Patients willing to discuss symptoms/issues with you that may have an associated stigma. Patients coming to you when they are at their lowest and need support.
How does having the trust of my patients make me feel? Having the trust of my patients is a privilege and motivator. It gives me confidence that I do have a positive impact on my patients' health outcomes. It drives me to be more innovative and further support the needs of our community. #WPD2021
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