“Empathy represents the foundation skill for all the social competencies important for work.” Daniel Goleman Many of us may have heard of a therapeutic relationship, but do we fully understand its meaning and the tremendous impact it can have on the way we practice pharmacy? To be honest, early in my career, I didn’t have a full appreciation for the therapeutic relationship with my patients. At least until the day my stepfather was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in 1995 and I became his advocate for all his health care needs.
Our Professional Responsibility to Our Patients
Our Professional Responsibility to Our…
Our Professional Responsibility to Our Patients
“Empathy represents the foundation skill for all the social competencies important for work.” Daniel Goleman Many of us may have heard of a therapeutic relationship, but do we fully understand its meaning and the tremendous impact it can have on the way we practice pharmacy? To be honest, early in my career, I didn’t have a full appreciation for the therapeutic relationship with my patients. At least until the day my stepfather was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma in 1995 and I became his advocate for all his health care needs.