Transition announcements for ACOP and MMR at CPC24

Department announces transition plan, PSA launches credential offer and Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year awarded.

Practical ways to support people with disability

Despite their healthcare needs, people with disability often report feeling shut out by the system that is meant to assist them.

Former CMO Brendan Murphy on leading through a pandemic

Dealing with challenging situations and weighing up the best available evidence is a familiar scenario for medical professionals. But for Professor Brendan Murphy, who led the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the challenge – and the evidence — changed constantly.

Pharmacists become central figures in HIV screening

This World AIDS Day (1 December) comes with a raft of new screening offerings for patients with HIV, available in pharmacies nationwide in the coming months.

Career pathways: Fine wine and aged care blend in this Wood

Working in aged care allows Amelia Wood MPS to improve prescribing practices while working flexibly for her childcare needs. What led you to pharmacy? Winemaking was...

Tips for tackling vaccine hesitancy

Before engaging in discussions with patients who are sceptical about vaccines, it’s key to understand and recognise where they are coming from.