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. 

The lockdown immuniser

Quinn On MPS has been in the news multiple times during the latest Sydney lockdown, sharing his tips to conquer queues, translation and vaccine hesitancy.

Substance abuse in the elderly

A 61-year-old non-smoking woman was in apparently good physical health. She had no history of drug or alcohol addiction. Her psychiatric history was unremarkable....

Academic and hospital pharmacist Jacinta Johnson MPS

Growing up in the country, Jacinta Johnson MPS always wanted to work in a healthcare role, and pharmacy seemed to offer opportunities that no...

Management of hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a generally mild, but contagious, viral infection caused predominantly by coxsackieviruses.

New president lays out her priorities at PSA22

Recently appointed PSA National President Dr Fei Sim used her opening address at PSA22 to lay out her priorities for pharmacy.