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Cedarville Magazine
WHEN I WAS IN
full-time pharmacy
practice, a patient’s husband came to talk
with me about his wife’s medications and
challenging health concerns. She had seen
several physicians and specialists, been
through multiple diagnostic tests, and
had been hospitalized for “heart problems.”
The couple was so discouraged because
they could not figure out why nothing
seemed to work. After spending some
time with the husband and going through
all of his wife’s medications, the problem
became apparent. The wife had confused
her medications and was taking her heart
medication incorrectly, resulting in all of
her health issues. Ultimately, we prevented
further unnecessary medical visits and
hospitalizations. The husband could not
stop weeping as he thanked me for taking
time with him and for the insight about his
by Marc Sweeney
Cedarville is intentional about
preparing Christ-centered pharmacists
to influence the profession for Christ.
From its earliest days, this purpose has
informed everything about how the
School of Pharmacywas built and how
it operates. But does it matter, really,
if your pharmacist is a Christian? Dr.
Marc Sweeney, Dean of the School of
Pharmacy and Professor of Pharmacy
Practice, shares why it matters to him
and why it should matter to you.
wife’s care. That experience opened a door
for a new relationship with that family.
Another woman, diagnosed with
depression, was prescribed medication to
treat her disorder. She was suicidal and
desired to end her life before even trying
her medication. When her pharmacist,
who happened to be my wife, read what
was behind the woman’s emotional state,
she engaged the woman in conversation
and ultimately prayed with her. That time
of conversation and prayer created a brand-
new trust relationship that deepened
with time.
The health care system is full of
knowledgeable pharmacists. But when
those pharmacists are followers of Christ —
known for their compassion, integrity, and
discernment — interactions with patients
can be eternally significant.
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IN THE PHARMACY
