GP Partner, Clinical Director, Lead Pharmacist- passionate about improving people and systems.
You might think 'I find it easier to speak to non-clinical staff’ but what about clinicians like GPs, nurses, paramedics, other pharmacists?' You can use the same approach AND utilise your clinical skills to be more present. How? Tip 1: you have to make sure you are thorough – clinically. This does not mean you need to know everything but learn on the go and make sure you build relationships with patients and improve your record keeping. You don’t realise that everyone (most likely everyone) in the practice will see your notes and your interaction with patients because we all share the same patients! They see your notes, they speak to the patient Z after Z have seen you and might say 'that new pharmacist…' or in my case 'that little Asian lady…' 😁 #clinicalnotes #relationships #GP #pharmacist #nurse #paramedic #conversation Picture attached represents a typical example of 'that little Asian lady'. Although not all of us always require two pairs of glasses.
MPharm MRPharmS IPresc, Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Manager, Quality Pharmacist, Mentor, Independent Prescriber, DPP, ARTP Spirometry Certified, Homecare Pharmacist, Store Manager
1yI do require two pairs of glasses and occasional contact lenses! I totally agree about the notes Keep up the great work 👍