Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. It is a medical emergency which, if left untreated, progresses to septic shock, multi-organ failure and death.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin that causes intense itching and lesions as it burrows into the stratum corneum.

Case scenario Mrs AW, 64, presents at eye casualty with increasingly blurry vision associated with redness and irritation in the right eye commencing a week ago. On arrival, her vision in the right eye was poor, with an intraocular pressure...

Case Scenario Parag is a 49-year-old call centre worker who comes into the pharmacy with irritated eyes. He says he often has mildly red and itchy eyes. He thinks his eyes are reacting to excessive screen time. On further questioning, Parag...

Case Scenario Kerry, 71 years, presents at the hospital emergency department with a 6-week history of sudden-onset right eye visual deterioration. The optometrist referral queries suspected right-eye retinal bleed. Kerry says vision in his right eye appears dark and blurry,...

Case Scenario Jane is a 30-year-old woman who is married with a 3-year-old child. She was diagnosed with depression and anxiety 12 months ago and has been taking sertraline, prescribed by her GP. She has told you that she feels...

Case Scenario Miley (she/her), a 21-year-old assigned male at birth, visits your pharmacy to fill a prescription for estradiol 2 mg tablets. She has transitioned socially and is starting to transition medically. She is happy that hormonal treatment has finally...

Case Scenario Josh is a 35-year-old man who picks up his escitalopram 20 mg from your pharmacy. He started this medication 3 months ago after being diagnosed with depression for the first time and is not taking other medications. During...

Case scenario Lauren, a woman in her mid-20s, asks your advice about treating her skin lesions. She has tried benzoyl peroxide cream for several months, but she is still concerned about her appearance. You note that she has about a...

Case Scenario Mr SK is a 32-year-old male involved in an unfortunate diving accident while holidaying on Stradbroke Island at the beginning of the year. Mr SK was air-lifted to the nearest hospital for emergency surgery. He was diagnosed with...