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]
Prophylactic antibiotics for STIs
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are all sexually transmitted infections, predominately spread through sexual contact.
Staying strong under pressure
Building autonomy and resilience when pushed by patients, colleagues or personal contacts.
Pharmacists’ role in dementia care
Dementia Australia recently called for shared responsibility between healthcare professionals and aged care organisations in the care of people living with dementia. But where...
Your most pressing questions answered
This month Amanda Fairjones, Professional Support Advisor, and Peter Guthrey, Senior Pharmacist answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccine requirements and the new nicotine vaping guidelines.
Variety (and better wages) are key for ECPs
Bridgette Mackley MPS is a community pharmacist in Coffs Harbour, NSW, and PSA’s NSW Intern of the Year.
Harm minimisation strategies for party season
As we head into festival season, revellers from most states and territories could be placed in a potentially deadly situation.
