tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37623912.post8553032552498407106..comments2009-01-16T11:38:43.622-05:00Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05349466286549537039[email protected]Blogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37623912.post-87399292862143588742007-09-19T22:06:00.000-04:002007-09-19T22:06:00.000-04:00You're absolutely right. <BR/><BR/>Looking back, I was pissed off about having to explain to someone the difference between a pharmacist and a pharmacologist for the umpteenth time, and my attempt to settle this issue on my blog unfortunately came out as a slight against pharmacy.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05349466286549537039[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37623912.post-14353155221162133972007-09-19T21:50:00.000-04:002007-09-19T21:50:00.000-04:00Your definition of a pharmacist leaves a lot to be desired. I don't think you've given nearly enough credit to the kind of training that pharmacists have. <BR/><BR/>A medical doctor isn't considered a microbiologist, physiologist, etc., but they are trained in the clinical application of these numerous said fields.<BR/><BR/>Likewise, a pharmacist isn't considered a pharmacologist, toxicologist, etc., but is trained in the clinical application of these fields.<BR/><BR/>As a pharmacologist, the scope of your training is much more focused and your expertise would be related to such (ie: There are a vast number of receptors in our bodies that aren't mentioned at all as in current practice, there is no clinical utilization) whereas a pharmacist as a clinician/practitioner requires a broader knowledge for clinical application to humans/animals/etc.Anonymous[email protected]