something to think about..

The shock and awe has NOT worn off from last week.

But I wanted to talk about something else today. I get emails from the American Pharmacist's Association daily, and today they took a stance on executions.

They are strongly discouraging all pharmacists from providing the medication that is used for the execution of patients on death row. This is one topic I hadn't thought about when it came to my role as a pharmacist, providing the medication that will end someone's life.  I feel that this is no different than prescribing medication for assisted suicide, and that is happening more and more these days. I mean they are two totally different scenarios but obviously have the same result. I'm not sure of my stance on this issue, I understand the need for punishment for people who have done wrong, but isn't life in jail almost the same thing? But I've never lost someone because of an inmate on death row. Would I feel different? It would test every inch of my morals that's for sure.

 I think this is a good topic to bring up to all medical professionals during their training, we all may face this choice someday. Like I said, I have never thought about my role in something like this, but there is a lot of future ahead of me.