‘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.Long-term locum from Laos
Indie-Phet Nguyen MPS studied by candlelight to finish school. The locum pharmacist came to Australia on a Columbo Plan scholarship in 1975.
PBS listing brings new option for arthritis treatment
The first PBS-listed treatment for active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis will be available immediately to some patients, after the Federal Government negotiated a compassionate access...
Pharmacists must urge patients to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Winter might be over but that doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is, warns the Immunisation Coalition in a new vaccination campaign.
Keeping it in the family
When not running men’s health clinics at the family pharmacy, NSW Early Career Pharmacist of the Year Angus Koerstz upkeeps the family farm.
The role of the pharmacist in breast cancer awareness
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it is estimated that in 2019, breast cancer will be the most commonly diagnosed cancer. Pharmacists have a significant role to play in raising awareness and supporting people living with the condition.
Pharmacy superstar crowned consultant pharmacist of the year at CPC23
Deborah Hawthorne MPS is an innovator, mentor, facilitator and rural general practice and consultant pharmacist role model.
