Abstract

To the Editor: Walking down the hall of the medicine/surgery unit, I began my daily routine of working as a clinical pharmacist at this academic medical center. I heard my name called as I passed a room, and upon entering, the patient stated, “Thank you for helping adjust my pain medications.” The day before, the physician had asked for my recommendation on how to better control the patient’s pain. That was my introduction to this young patient for whom I would be caring the next few years.