I wanted to take a moment to talk about the recent walkout @cvspharmacy and @walgreens by pharmacists across the nation.
As a physician who prescribes a fair amount of medications, many of which are controlled substances or require complex instructions, I rely heavily on the knowledge, efficiency and accuracy of the pharmacist and their staff.
So to hear that they are being stretched to their limits, forced to work long hours with minimal support staff, is not only disheartening, it’s all too familiar.
With their mental health and well-being negatively impacted by this unsustainable work environment, no wonder they are putting their foot down and walking out. I know, I’ve been there!
Healthcare is a bottom to top, top to bottom streamline with all parts being crucial to deliver safe and timely treatments, and that includes the pharmacist. If one part does’t work, it affects the rest, and thus, the patient suffers.
We need to stop making healthcare about the bottom line. I’m not saying I have all the answers, but it seems obvious to me that we start with taking care of the people that help take care of our patients, right?
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1moSounds valuable! Having convenient access to such expertise at Walgreens can definitely make a difference during summer activities.