May 17, 2006

Skipped the post for Tuesday because I did not do much, except visit a blood pressure clinic in a seniors' residence (old folks' home, very nice place) and help the residents there monitor their blood pressure. Talked to a 81 year old Asian lady, born in HK and married a Singapore. Have traveled around Malaysia several times, according to her. Have been learning tons from the pharmacy student. Watched him counsel patients and he taught me the counseling process (which I must admit ashamedly that Mr David have been trying to teach me that last year, and it is exactly the same) as well.

Yesterday was more exciting. My preceptor was around and she quizzed me on so many things. Really had trouble remembering them all. Especially those simple ones like NSAIDS and antihistamines. Also ran through counseling points with me on amoxicillin, cephalaxin, acetaminophen with codeine and eye/ear drops, the metered dose inhaler (for asthma and COPD) and probably something else, but I cannot remember everything offhand now cos I left my notebook in the pocket of my white jacket and it's in the pharmacy. But it was a good day. I learnt tons. Also prepared solution for people on methadone programme (to help people with addiction get off it).

I think that's about all. I'm getting busier now cos there's so many things I need to review before going to work. So I sleep early and wake up really early to do work. Till then.