Hey, Are You Okay?
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It’s almost two week since the news of the houseman committing suicide in Penang Hospital surfaced. It’s yet another harsh reminder that mental health, burnout, and stress are indeed real concerns faced in our community. The healthcare industry is undoubtedly one of the most demanding and stressful ones out there. Long working hours, immense…
It’ll be nice to help someone even after I’ve passed on
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If the title somehow seems to resonate with you (bless you), you have come to the right place. While donating money or items posthumously seems like a wonderful idea, not many of us have that luxury. Which is why, donating your organs (healthy and functional ones of course) is a noble act all the same...
Are You Ready to Dive In?
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Edited by Carl Ivan Nimmo. The day we all decided to leave the government service is still fresh in my memory. “You must be good at sales with your charm if you venture into the community pharmacy.” We said that to him, the male colleague who went through training together with us at the general...
Are your vaccinations up to date?
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The topic of vaccinating is being discussed like it has never been before—thanks to the buzz around COVID-19 vaccines off late. Vaccines allow us to obtain active acquired immunity towards preventable diseases. Apart from COVID-19 vaccines, there are many other vaccines available and recommended to the public. Let’s discuss the recommended vaccines for Malaysians...
How My Experience in the Hospital Changed my Practices in the Community Pharmacy
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Edited by Carl Ivan Nimmo. After completing my pre-registration training and compulsory service in a government hospital, I returned to practice in a community pharmacy. What I didn’t expect was how much my views would change regarding the management of diseases and their pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological treatments. In a hospital setting, one of the main job roles of a pharmacist...
