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I am always discouraged by stories of pharmacists just getting ignored by doctors who think they know everything and go against the pharmacists better judgment. And whats worse the pharmacists always seem to shrug their heads and say "well I told him, at least im covered."
I dont want to come out of intense schooling for four years, give someone my medical opinion, have it ignored, and be satisfied knowing that at least I wont get sued. I have too much of an ego for that. Especially knowing that I am smart enough to go to medical school.
So here is my question: How respected are hospital clinical pharmacists? I know that sometimes in retail you can have doctors ignoring your opinion, but is it different when you work on the floor with them? Or if you are specialized?
Ive heard specialized pharmacists are pretty respected by doctors and do make decisions (rather than suggestions) about patient care.
What has your experience been in these types of environments?
Im asking about clinical work because thats the type of work I am interested in getting into.
I dont want to come out of intense schooling for four years, give someone my medical opinion, have it ignored, and be satisfied knowing that at least I wont get sued. I have too much of an ego for that. Especially knowing that I am smart enough to go to medical school.
So here is my question: How respected are hospital clinical pharmacists? I know that sometimes in retail you can have doctors ignoring your opinion, but is it different when you work on the floor with them? Or if you are specialized?
Ive heard specialized pharmacists are pretty respected by doctors and do make decisions (rather than suggestions) about patient care.
What has your experience been in these types of environments?
Im asking about clinical work because thats the type of work I am interested in getting into.