COMING from a pharmacist with a rich and varied career who has achieved great success in pharmacy practice, leadership, research and academia, it may surprise some to learn that Professor Mark Naunton believes not every opportunity should be accepted.
In the latest episode of the Your Pharmacy Career podcast, the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia told host Krysti-Lee Patterson that saying yes "with caution" is an important lesson for pharmacists who are trying to grow without overcommitting.
"You've got to know when to say 'yes' and you've got to know when to say 'no', because if you say 'yes' to everything then nothing becomes a priority in my view," he said.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Professor Naunton shared some of the experiences that shaped his career, and talked about the issues he believes will define the next chapter of Australian pharmacy, including his priorities as PSA president.
When it comes to full scope, prescribing is only one part of the picture, Prof Naunton pointed out, with broader opportunities to improve patient care through deprescribing, medication review, and supporting patients during transitions of care.
In summing up, he encouraged pharmacists to do hard things, take small steps, and learn from failure - "you'll come back stronger."
Listen to the podcast HERE.
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