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1. Need to be empathetic and approachable

2. University educated

3. Patient/Client centered care

3.1. Need to collaborate with other professions to provide the best possible patient/client care

4. Go above and beyond for their patients/clients

5. Very accessible to our patients/clients

6. Social Workers

6.1. Address many aspects of a client's well being such as mental and spiritual

6.2. Connect a client with local/provincial/federal resources

6.3. Develop client interventions, goals, coping strategies, and problem solving skills

6.4. Help clients navigate the system

7. Committed to continuing education and life long learning

8. Advocate for our professions

9. Work in family health teams and hospitals

10. Regulated Provincially

10.1. Pharmacists: Ontario College of Pharmacists

10.2. Social Workers: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

11. Advocate for their patients

12. Work with vulnerable populations

13. Non-judgemental

14. Multiple touch points with our patients/clients

15. Pharmacists

15.1. Ensure patient's medications are safe and appropriate

15.2. Practice evidence based medicine

15.3. Provide recommendations on over the counter medications and natural health products

15.4. Provide various vaccine and immunizations

15.5. Work with doctors to choose the best medication for their patient

16. Become mentors for young professionals in our fields

17. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and how it affects our professions