Nabil Fakih

Nabil Fakih is a proud alumnus of Wayne State University’s pharmacy school. The school, now known as the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is one of the three schools in Michigan that offer pharmacy programs – the others are Ferris State University and the University of Michigan. As an alumnus of the school, Nabil Fakih would like you to consider Wayne State if you’d like to pursue a career in pharmacy. Here are some reasons. 1. Location. Wayne State University is located at the heart of Midtown Detroit, a bustling district that contains reminders of the city’s glorious past as an industrial center. While the pharmacy school is a few blocks away from the university’s main campus, it is located along busy Mack Avenue, which has a Whole Foods Market and a Starbucks. The district’s numerous neighborhoods contain a variety of historic architectural sites, while Little Caesars Arena, the home of the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Red Wings, is just a short d...

As a pharmacist, I, Nabil Fakih, believe that dealing with upset or angry patients is inevitable. Obviously, it is not the most enjoyable part of the job for anyone in the working class. However, the question is, how do you respond to or deal with a patient who s in such an emotional state? Continue reading to know what I, Nabil Fakih, think the best way to handle this kind of situation professionally is. First of all, take time to listen to your patient .   I, Nabil Fakih, believe that it is essential that you let the patient know that you would want to help. Ask about his or her concern or problem, then stop talking and just listen attentively. Let your patient explain why they are angry. Try your best not to interrupt or give your opinion about the problem while he or she is still speaking. Simply listen and give your undivided attention. Body language is also significant in this situation. Look at the patient’s eyes from time to time to imply that you are attentively...