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Australia’s priority actions to address medicines safety at transitions of care
The recently published AdPha Standard of Practice for Pharmacy Services Specialising in Transitions of Care describes current best practice for the provision of pharmacy services that specialise in transitions of care, such as hospital outreach pharmacists and community liaison pharmacists, and supports the introduction of transitions of care stewardship programs into existing organisational clinical systems.22 
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The old CAL 13[/caption]
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The new CAL 13[/caption]
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Case ScenarioPatrick, 4 years old, has a rash around his nose and mouth. You recognise the honeycoloured crust as a typical presentation for impetigo. Patrick has no other symptoms, other medicines or medical conditions. Impetigo requires antibiotic treatment, so you refer his mother to their medical practitioner for confirmation and a prescription for treatment. |
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
Competency (2016) standards addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5 Accreditation number: CAP2212OTCBG Accreditation expiry: 30/11/2025 |
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Introduction
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