Nicholas Wells74 said:I’m still totally against this law. I really don't see the point in making a pharmacist log exactly who picked up a medication if it wasn't the patient themselves.
It's like, are they actually worried I'm going to swipe my mom's meds? Or maybe I'm just picking up something for a neighbor or a friend?
It's total garbage!!! (if you'll excuse my language)
The only time they really need the ID of the person picking things up is for controlled substances. You have to show the patient's insurance card and an ID for whoever is actually at the counter. I'm not sure what kind of info they were asking you for if you were using an electronic prescription from a doctor...
As for the law itself, it didn't just pop up yesterday or last summer. It's been on the books for a while now; it's just that the enforcement hasn't been this aggressive lately. If a pharmacy sells a drug without a prescription—specifically one that the FDA has flagged as requiring one—they can be hit with a $100 fine.$0.00 That's why doctors write private prescriptions when they think you need something specific, allowing you to buy it without any hassle. In those cases, the system logs both the patient's details and the person picking it up. It's all designed to stop people from using someone else's prescription.☕
You can find everything regarding which drugs are over-the-counter and which require a script on the www.fda.gov website. Just type the name of the medication into their database search, and it'll tell you the dispensing requirements right at the end.
You can always just sit back and wait for the scar to heal on its own... and then you'll finally see what you're dealing with... whether it fades away... or turns into a thick, raised bump... but honestly, it’s much easier to manage if you start treating it while it's still fresh, rather than waiting a few years until it's old news...👍
Once the wound is completely dry and you're trying to make sure the scar doesn't get too thick or raised, you can try using Bepanthen cream twice a day and Mederma gel twice a day, alternating between them... Just give both of them a gentle massage right into the scar tissue 👍 They should run about $50...
If you want to go the premium route, there's Dermatix silicone gel... which is roughly $100
Gary Miller61 said:How does Octenisept actually work? I used it on a cut once and was honestly surprised by how much it didn't sting. Most other disinfectants, like rubbing alcohol, usually burn like crazy.
You can find all the details regarding advice about Octenisept over at www.oktal-pharma.hr or check out www.yourhealth.com☕
The Bivacyn spray you're seeing on pharmacy shelves right now has a pretty short expiration date because, quite frankly, they haven't been able to import any batches with longer shelf lives from Canada... Why is that? That’s really a question for the distributor, not the local drugstore. As far as whether the product is still safe to use, it’s good through the end of July. But let's be real—you can't always predict if you'll actually get around to using it before then. That's the window we're working with here in the States, though maybe they have better stock over in Canada...😁
I don't know much about how things work over at Vanguard... But I'd bet the curriculum is pretty much the same across any standard music school... Usually, you're looking at four hours a week—split down the middle between two hours of actual playing and two hours of theory... If luck is on your side, you might be able to coordinate your schedule so that ear training falls on the same day as your instrument lessons...but honestly, that really just comes down to what you hash out with your instructor... Being 15 isn't a dealbreaker at all. If you're already pretty advanced—say, you've been killing it on the guitar for a while—there might be an accelerated track available. It’s like a fast-pass where you can basically pack two years of coursework into one... At the Juilliard School, which is fully accredited, the tuition runs about $40 a month...though I believe the rest of the funding is covered by the city...😍 The best move is for a parent to give them a call to get the full scoop. They'll need to head into the school anyway to sign the paperwork and handle the registration fees...👍
You can always sign up for guitar lessons... There are all sorts of different courses out there... Then you’ve got the formal music academies—where it isn't just about playing an instrument, but also diving into theory and things like choir or ensemble work. Usually, you have to pass an audition or a placement test first to get in... Enrollment typically happens in June, and classes kick off right when the school year starts in the fall... Once you tell them which instrument you're interested in and your parents take care of the registration fees, you're set to start in the autumn. You'll usually spend about two hours on instrument practice and another two hours working through music theory...🙂
Since the health certificate is tied directly to your full name, you just show up with your old one, get checked out, pay the fee, and you're all set.. For anyone working in food service, you'll need to provide a stool sample... As for healthcare workers, it’s basically just a skin exam and having them listen to your lungs... Most employees end up covering the costs themselves, though some employers might reimburse you if they're feeling generous...👍
feralharbor89 said:Every single sick day needs to be officially backed up by a doctor's note. In some companies, it’s common practice to just take a personal day—like how I can ask for a day off and then make up the hours later—but that’s really just based on what you work out with your boss, not because there's a specific law covering it.
That’s spot on... It basically comes down to this: you either use your vacation time, or your doctor signs off on a medical leave. At the end of the day, it's all about the arrangement you have with your employer... If you're using PTO, your paycheck stays the same. If you're on medical leave, you're looking at a pay cut...😢
Rockefeller is actually just registered here under its generic name, chloroquine... It comes in through special medical imports, which is why you won't find an instruction manual in English—it’s all in German because that's where the shipment originated. Try Googling "chloroquine" or "chloroquine" and you might dig up some more info... Or you could check out www.drugs.com☕
Really heavy bleeding can actually be tied to having low iron levels... Have you had a chance to get your blood work done yet? I honestly think getting a Mirena would be a total game-changer for you..☕
Life is just non-stop lately, and there’s hardly any time to catch a breath.. You’re lucky you aren't dealing with those daily headaches🙂 Joke aside... that could actually be caused by high blood pressure... Try checking your pressure twice a day, maybe around 10 AM and 5 PM. If the numbers start creeping up past 140/80, you should definitely give your doctor a call..👍
That’s great. I think you already have a handle on that part of the process.. At this point, the real question mark is your ovulation timing.. You could try using those over-the-counter ovulation predictor kits at home.. Or, you could schedule an appointment with a doctor for some follicle tracking ultrasounds during your peak window.. Both options take a bit of cash and a chunk of your time...but honestly, it mostly comes down to how much mental energy you want to put into it...😛 If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
I guess we’ll end up seeing eye to eye after all.. It’s just a better experience for you too when you see a doctor who isn't constantly on edge... someone who isn't going to snap at you.. Plus, when they know you're a fellow professional, the whole vibe changes.. You're naturally going to ask more questions, whereas your "average" patient usually doesn't realize what they didn't understand until they're already back home.. Working in a hospital setting is definitely tougher, though. You deal with all sorts of different personalities, and every single doctor, nurse, and staff member has their own little way of coping just so they can head home feeling sane..😢 But like I said, everything is just easier when you lead with a little kindness..👍
Hey, don't get all worked up right now.. It's probably time to just call it a night..
You can't really expect doctors—people who spend their entire shift staring down the same grim realities, dealing with life-or-death situations and heavy illnesses—to listen to an argument that every single patient is just being "overly sensitive" or "too subjective." Especially when those patients are just looking for straight answers.. The truth is, some people just don't have that empathetic spark, some choose to keep an emotional distance just to survive the job, and others are simply burnt out..
Plus, you'll always run into those high-maintenance patients who feel like nothing is ever quite right or good enough..👎
My point was simply this: everyone feels a lot better when things are communicated with a little bit of humanity, rather than coming off as arrogant...(and I'm definitely not questioning anyone's expertise here)🙂
Look, if the patient is acting like an animal, we don't necessarily have to act like one too...👎 When I was younger, I used to think you always had to assert yourself as the big authority figure in the room... And sure, I managed to pull that off, but I eventually realized my job is just way easier when I choose to be kind... When you stay approachable, patients don't feel the need to act out their primal instincts against you...😍 At the end of the day, we all have our own philosophies on how to make our careers more manageable... Being kind isn't about how much you know; it’s about who you are as a person.👍