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Palliative care: How pharmacists can help with medicines where needed
Pharmacists are vital in giving the dying a more dignified death. This National Palliative Care Week, May 23–29, Australian Pharmacist outlines six projects that help pharmacists in this end-of-life role.
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...
Prophylactic antibiotics for STIs
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are all sexually transmitted infections, predominately spread through sexual contact.
Improving gout management one step at a time
Gout is a chronic arthritis associated with significant pain, joint damage and reduced quality of life. However, it can be effectively treated and its complications prevented with adherence to lifelong ULT using a treat-to-target approach.
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.
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.
