‘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.
Double-checking does not always reduce medication errors
Mandatory double-checking as it is currently performed does not reduce the incidence or severity of medication administration errors compared with single-checking, an Australian study has found.
Why Linda Badewitz-Dodd MPS won’t accept ‘no’
In this episode of Pharmacy & Me, PSA’s Pharmacist of the Year discusses her incredible career, giving ‘more hugs than drugs’ in times of crisis, her best advice for ECPs and why life is too short to wait for the big moments.
Recognising pharmacists is more important than ever
Thank Your Pharmacist Day (21 March 2024) allows all pharmacists to celebrate the profession with patients and colleagues alike.
Blood pressure devices need proper testing immediately
Why is it that so few blood pressure devices sold online in this country are properly tested for accuracy?
Aus CVD risk: the Australian cardiovascular disease risk calculator
The 2023 Aus CVD Risk calculator and guideline provide updated evidence-based recommendations for identifying, assessing, communicating and managing CVD risk in a primary prevention setting.
Perinatal mental health
Case Scenario
Jane is a 30-year-old woman who is married with a 3-year-old child. She was diagnosed with depression and anxiety 12 months ago and...
