‘We’re increasingly seeing incidents where alert fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. It’s not that there wasn’t an alert in place, but that it was lost among the other alerts the clinician saw,’ Prof Baysari says.
Children aged 6–11 years now eligible for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health experts and government officials will meet next week to discuss how to boost Australia’s child COVID-19 vaccination rates.
Aged care pharmacist pilot a winner
New research has explored the benefits of pharmacists joining allied health teams in Australian residential care facilities, with promising results.
Australian Pharmacist spoke with Nicole...
Giving a voice back to elderly patients
Yesterday’s National Medicine Symposium delivered a stark critique of how our health system is failing older patients – and how to fix it.
Pharmacy Shark Tank winners: How their concepts empower pharmacists
Pharmacists are Australia’s most accessible healthcare professionals. The winner of the PSA19 Pharmacy Shark Tank innovation contest hopes that trend continues with an app...
What is an empty stomach?
Confusion around what's meant by an empty stomach can lead to poor adherence. Here's how clear instructions can make a world of difference.
Breaking the vicious cycle of chronic pain
This National Pain Week (25 July– 1 August) Australian Pharmacist explores how to help patients cope with chronic pain.
