This walked into the pharmacy today.....
AnkurJ
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First a little history:
One of my regular customers had a child with a chronic problem, and had asked me for my opinion and help. I did what I do for any of my customers and researched. His doctor and I discussed the new treatment I found and what the literature said. The doctor agreed that it would be a good chance that the medication would considerably help/cure him.
Today was about a month and a half since then. His mom came in today to thank me, saying that her son had imporved drastically! I said it was my pleasure. When she was walking to the pharmacy, I was looking at a few coins in my hand, examining them closely. She asked me afterward if I collected coins, and I smiled and said: "Yes, how could you tell?"
Later on today....she brought me somthing which I never expected. Coins! I told her many times it was not neccesary and I was just doing my job, but she insisted. I was surprised at what she gave me (part of Her collection):
1991 Silver Eagle
A 40% Kennedy Half
8 Silver Dimes (mercs and roosies)
4 Silver Quarters (all Washington, one of which was a very nice tond unc)
A bunch of wheat cents, and a few indian head cents
A 1957b silver certificate star note
And....a tond unc Columbian Expo Commem
I was amazed at her generosity! It truly was the ultimate compliment to me.
Ankur
One of my regular customers had a child with a chronic problem, and had asked me for my opinion and help. I did what I do for any of my customers and researched. His doctor and I discussed the new treatment I found and what the literature said. The doctor agreed that it would be a good chance that the medication would considerably help/cure him.
Today was about a month and a half since then. His mom came in today to thank me, saying that her son had imporved drastically! I said it was my pleasure. When she was walking to the pharmacy, I was looking at a few coins in my hand, examining them closely. She asked me afterward if I collected coins, and I smiled and said: "Yes, how could you tell?"
Later on today....she brought me somthing which I never expected. Coins! I told her many times it was not neccesary and I was just doing my job, but she insisted. I was surprised at what she gave me (part of Her collection):
1991 Silver Eagle
A 40% Kennedy Half
8 Silver Dimes (mercs and roosies)
4 Silver Quarters (all Washington, one of which was a very nice tond unc)
A bunch of wheat cents, and a few indian head cents
A 1957b silver certificate star note
And....a tond unc Columbian Expo Commem
I was amazed at her generosity! It truly was the ultimate compliment to me.
Ankur
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heartfelt response of gratitude. Well
done, on both sides of the equation.
Camelot
bravo to you,
bob
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Her gift to you is a generous gesture... yet there is no way it can compare to the gift you gave to her and her child!!!
Kudos!!!
Seriously, congrats, thanks for sharing.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
<< <i>A kind deed of compassion and a
heartfelt response of gratitude. Well
done, on both sides of the equation. >>
Thanks again,
Ankur
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SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
<< <i>Wow! Talk about nice! >>
I presume you're referring to AJ? or both of them.
AJ, Very cool. Nothing feels better than being in a position to give something very appreciated. You gave your help and she was able to give in return. Great story. --Jerry
Good Show! Warmest regards,
Jeff Karp, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
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Ankur3
pharmer
karpman9
astrorat
Very nice...
Any others?
Lane
P.S. Nice work with the patient, Ankur. It shows how a pharmacist should practice. I am sure your patients are grateful.
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Bear
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
Lane
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Don
Ankur
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SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
Not to highjack this thread, but community (retail) pharmacy practice is a difficult profession. It's great to hear stories like these where pharmacists use their skills and receive the reward of patient appreciation (and I am NOT talking about the gift of coins).
Nice work, Ankur.
Lane
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces