Diagnosis and differential diagnosis 
Gonococcal culture
Prevention 
Dr Erica Stewart, Centenary Institute[/caption]
Chelsea Felkai, MPS[/caption]
Working with the nursing staff to understand when PRN (as required) chemical restraint might be used, and ensuring other options have been exhausted first, has shown the most reduction in how much psychotropic medications have been used so far. The numbers are relatively small, but to be honest, this is largely because the facility had great protocols to begin with.
Dr Natalie Soulsby FPS[/caption]
Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak[/caption]
Transitions of care are periods of high risk for medication errors and miscommunication, leading to patient harm.
Heart failure remains a significant health burden, but modern medicines, particularly SGLT2is, can offer significant benefits. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in optimising therapy, ensuring adherence, and providing education to patients.
Routine childhood vaccinations can sometimes be associated with mild adverse effects. Understanding how non-pharmacological strategies and medicines are used to treat pain or fever episodes in this patient cohort is essential.
RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages, causing mild, cold-like symptoms to severe illness.
Adolescent vaccination rates remain below optimal levels, often due to the COVID-related interruption to the school vaccination programs, increased vaccine hesitancy and accessibility challenges. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to educate and advocate for immunisation in adolescents.
Suboptimal levels of testosterone can impact quality of life. When should a patient be recommended testosterone replacement therapy?
Depression can significantly impact the lives of older Australians, carers and their families. Pharmacists offer valuable education and support, helping older patients understand the risks and benefits of their treatment and monitoring for adverse effects.
Missed medicine doses are common in practice, with potentially serious consequences for patient health, particularly when it comes to time-critical medicines.
Many travellers delay vaccinations due to costs and access issues. Pharmacists play a vital role in providing preventive care.
Non-prescription sleep aids are widely used by members of the community to improve their sleep, but they may not always be an appropriate choice, and risks can often outweigh perceived benefits.
