‘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.
Respiratory syncytial virus: a guide for pharmacists
RSV is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages, causing mild, cold-like symptoms to severe illness.
Aged care residents to receive first COVID-19 vaccination next week
Residents in more than 240 aged care facilities across the country will receive their first vaccine dose against COVID-19 from Monday (22 February).
The female pharmacist striving to improve disability visibility
Ahead of International Women's Day, this pharmacist explains how she challenges perceptions of beauty and the healthcare workforce.
For some, RTPM will come too late
For years RTPM has been ‘just around the corner’ in most jurisdictions. Now imminent across Australia, protecting those most at risk will require everyone to use it effectively.
Dry mouth management: clinical perils for pharmacists
Dry mouth is a common condition that can harm dentition, contribute to mucosal discomfort and affect an individual’s quality of life.
Using interpreters to communicate critical pharmacy advice
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has released further information to support pharmacists in their use of the Free Interpreting Service available to community...
