Normalisation is medical misogyny and delays diagnosis
Sharnelle Vella, ABC Radio Melbourne breakfast co-host[/caption]
Mike Stephens, Director, Medicines policy and Programs at the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)[/caption]
Chastina Heck MPS, Chair of the PSA/NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Practice Community of Specialty Interest (CSI).[/caption]
Philippa Chigeza, pharmacist at Logan Hospital.[/caption]
Stewart Mearns MPS[/caption]
Zara Gul[/caption]
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With no mandated CPD requirement in ethics or legislation, some pharmacists don't have an understanding of their professional obligations.
Greater access to Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) offers opportunities to intervene earlier, improve patient outcomes and use healthcare funding more effectively.
Respectful, culturally safe conversations can prevent self-adjusted dosing while supporting informed patient choice.
After the most severe influenza year this century, ATAGI outlines key vaccine updates and timing guidance for pharmacists.
An ACT pharmacy became the first to manage psychedelics for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression in accordance with TGA regulations.
Early monitoring, sensitive communication and guideline awareness are essential when medicines are used to manage youth mental health.
Victoria is the latest state to announce ADHD reforms, with ‘specialist GPs’ now able to continue ADHD prescriptions for existing patients.
The gap between evidence and everyday practice is costing patients access to the most effective emergency contraception.
Rapidly evolving scope of practice means that traditional community pharmacy workflows need review. What works (and what doesn’t)?
