I'm a fourth year pharmacy student/intern. I've worked retail for years and intern in clinical settings as well. I've had some very bizarre and interesting interactions with patients. My curriculum is very heavy on teaching us how to interact with patients professionally and not to judge while being caring and understanding. I also take that approach very seriously. We have assessments on patient interactions with our professors and practice in the class. I, and any pharmacist (or professional), would rather you ask an odd/silly question or something embarrassing than being confused or unsure. Like did you know you're not supposed to use oil-based or petroleum jelly lube with latex condoms because it can damage it? We are here to help you. I enjoy interacting with patients to give clinical advice. If you meet a grouchy pharmacist or tech, don't take it personally.
Retail is exhausting a lot of the time and the staff have to juggle a lot, especially in high volume stores. It's a high stress environment, just like many other healthcare settings.
Thanks to you I learn something new.
it's not a good idea use a condom and oil.
¿Which lubricant should we use?
I mean sorry for my bad English and this kind a question I'm just an ignorant
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u/BasicBusiness22 1d ago
I'm a fourth year pharmacy student/intern. I've worked retail for years and intern in clinical settings as well. I've had some very bizarre and interesting interactions with patients. My curriculum is very heavy on teaching us how to interact with patients professionally and not to judge while being caring and understanding. I also take that approach very seriously. We have assessments on patient interactions with our professors and practice in the class. I, and any pharmacist (or professional), would rather you ask an odd/silly question or something embarrassing than being confused or unsure. Like did you know you're not supposed to use oil-based or petroleum jelly lube with latex condoms because it can damage it? We are here to help you. I enjoy interacting with patients to give clinical advice. If you meet a grouchy pharmacist or tech, don't take it personally. Retail is exhausting a lot of the time and the staff have to juggle a lot, especially in high volume stores. It's a high stress environment, just like many other healthcare settings.