The Long and the Short of It

Abstract

Canada), I myself have been struggling with this very issue for as long as I can remember. How can we make a “big” impact when we can’t even reach the drugs on the highest shelves? How can we develop as national speakers when our audience can’t see us from behind the podium? How can we increase the stature of pharmacists when we exist in a climate of downsizing? With these thoughts, a campaign slogan practically suggested itself: Don’t be shortsighted — vote for me and I’ll demonstrate that height doesn’t matter (and if it does, I can always hand out growth hormone)! I had sized up the competition and was ready with a giant campaign to become your President Elect. So imagine my surprise when I found out I had been “elected” without having a chance to put these strategies into practice. I guess I’ll have to save my tattoos and drug samples and dispense them as the need arises throughout my 3 years in office. Yet I’m sure that this article has given hospital pharmacists some insights into the capabilities of their new presidential officer. They’ll know to expect me to give it my all. They’ll know that I’ll provide a fresh perspective on current issues. And they’ll know, if nothing else, that I’ll definitely be a-Musing!