How to run a CVD screening and assessment service
Scenario: You have decided to run a cardiovascular screening and risk assessment service in the pharmacy. The target screening group is ‘all willing patients over...
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.
Breathing new life into COPD diagnosis and treatment
Prevention, early diagnosis and optimal treatment are essential to reduce the progression of this irreversible disease.
Celebrating a decade of pharmacist vaccination
No longer the profession which ‘didn't touch people’, pharmacists are now one of Australia's leading vaccinators.
What new data privacy laws mean for pharmacies
In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...
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.













