Psychotropic medicines are ‘overused and misused’ in the disability sector, consultant pharmacist Dr Manya Angley FPS told the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability yesterday.

At the final day of PSA22, attendees boosted their knowledge of poisons control and supporting transgender patients.

Pharmacists have numerous opportunities to assess risk, recommend therapies, and help patients manage their heart health.

Prevention, early diagnosis and optimal treatment are essential to reduce the progression of this irreversible disease.

In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...

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.