Posted by JanetR on March 6, 2000, at 22:05:33
In reply to Re: Pharmacist/patient interaction? - medlib, posted by Cam W. on March 6, 2000, at 6:59:29
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> medlib - good point med. I agree with you that sensitive issues can be dealt with more easily over the phone or computer, but still many people will not divulge this information. A well placed question, in a face-to-face encounter elicits unmistakeable body language and gets a problem out into the open without pussy-footing around it for months. P.S. Come on you docs out there, ask about sexual dysfunction with meds (eg SSRIs). 15% sexual dysfunction with Zoloft - that's crap - more like 70-80% clinically (at least). Sincerely - Cam W.I agree with medlib. Just look at your relationship with us on the board. From reading your posts I've come to trust you more than my own doctor. And body language works both ways. If I feel that my doc is tired or distracted I immediately clam up and I often don't ask the questions I want to ask . Also, by writing things down I tend to clarify them for myself. Sometimes when I ask my doc. things he misinterprets my meaning and I am reluctant to repeat the same question. Also, having 24 hr access is wonderful .When I have a query I send it off at once and I don't have to wait till the next day to phone or for the next appt. If all on-line pharmacists were of your calibre it would be marvelous and you do it for nothing! God Bless you Jan
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