Biggest Challenges Faced By A Clinical Research Pharmacist At UCLA Health
David's biggest challenge as a Clinical Research Pharmacist at UCLA Health is navigating the diverse communication styles of healthcare professionals, requiring "adaptability" and experience. The emotional toll of witnessing patient mortality in clinical trials is also significant, a reality that David describes as "hard to see," yet a learning experience driving continued research efforts.
Communication Skills, Adaptability, Emotional Resilience, Facing Mortality, Clinical Trial Realities
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David Park
Clinical Research Pharmacist
UCLA Health
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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1. Adapting communication styles to meet the diverse needs of doctors and nurses.
2. Developing emotional resilience to cope with patient mortality in clinical trials.
3. Gaining experience to effectively navigate the complexities of the clinical research environment.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge in my current role relates to communication skills. In this environment, it's difficult to decipher what each doctor or nurse wants, as they each have different preferences. I feel that learning this adaptability takes time and requires good experience.
Additionally, I've seen many people who did not make it to the clinical trial, which ultimately means death. For those who are very emotionally attached, it's hard to see so many not survive. That is the reality.
Facing these realities may be difficult, but you learn a lot to move on and continue research.
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