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Why Is Empathy So Important To A Pharmacist

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Empathy is how we feel when we experience others emotions. It is being able to put oneself in others shoes and understand their thoughts, emotions, and actions. Having empathy towards someone can build an emotional connection. It’s extremely important for a pharmacist to have empathy because when the pharmacist can put themselves in the patient's position, it builds a stronger relationship between the patient and the Pharmacist. Recently, my grandmother moved into an assisted living facility; I visit her frequently. When I visit her, I also like to visit with the other residents of the facility. To me, it is important to converse with the other residents because a lot of them do not have family that visits them. I have met many wonderful
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