Improving medicines safety at transitions of care

Transitions of care are periods of high risk for medication errors and miscommunication, leading to patient harm.

Quick Q&A with Associate Professor Anthony Byrne

Associate Professor Anthony Byrne, St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney thoracic physician and UNSW researcher speaks with AP Editor Jennifer Cooke. Q: I'm interested if you have...

Time to vent: changes to asthma management in adults and adolescents

The updated Australian Asthma Handbook now recommends that no adult or adolescent with asthma be treated with a SABA alone, as it does not treat the underlying inflammation.

Migraine and tension-type headache

Migraine and tension-type headache are the most prevalent of all neurological disorders, affecting a significant portion of the Australian population.

PSA recommendations to improve medicine use in disability care

A critical lack of information about medicine use by people with disability prevents pharmacists from promoting the quality use of medicines within a vulnerable group.

Improving your professional brand as a pharmacist

Looking to explore new opportunities or build out your professional networks? AP has some tips to show your working self on social media.