You are working as a relief pharmacist in a community pharmacy.You notice that Christie, the 17-year-old daughter of a very closefamily friend, is receiving prescriptions for oral contraceptivesand for the treatment of a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
- You are working as a relief pharmacist in a community pharmacy.You notice that Christie, the 17-year-old daughter of a very closefamily friend, is receiving prescriptions for oral contraceptivesand for the treatment of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).Apparently, Christie has been hanging out with a group of studentswhom her parents disapprove of and have forbidden her to see. Youare very concerned about Christie and wonder whether her use oforal contraceptives may lead her to forego the use of condoms thatcould offer protection from STDs. When Christie enters the pharmacyto pick up her prescriptions, she becomes upset at seeing you andhurries out, refusing to talk to you. You know that if you were inher parents’ shoes, you would want to know about the prescriptions.You are convinced that Christie is in trouble and needs the help ofher family. QUESTION: What alternative would choose and why and Howwould you proceed in carrying out your decision?
