‘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.
PSA21 Virtual ends, but the education doesn’t
After an action-packed 3 days, PSA21 Virtual has come to an end. But while PSA’s annual conference is over for another year, there’s still more online education to be found.
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019
Almost 10% of residents in aged care facilities were prescribed an antimicrobial, mostly commonly cefalexin and clotrimazole, but the majority had no documented signs...
Don’t forget about tuberculosis
TB is an infectious disease that has massive mortality globally; however, due to public health initiatives is mostly eradicated in Australia. Despite this, cases can still occur, and pharmacists should be aware of TB and its recommended treatment to ensure appropriate management.
Choosing wisely: Complementary medicines
As the saying goes, ‘You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, and know when to fold ’em.’
Complementary medicines may also be called ‘traditional’...
All the action from PSA21 Virtual – Day 1
The opening day of PSA21 Virtual didn’t disappoint, with a packed program of education sessions, a powerful keynote and plenty of networking opportunities for attendees.
What you missed at PSA21 Virtual – Day 2
The second day of PSA’s annual conference kicked off with an inspirational keynote address from speed painter Sarah Rowan, who spoke about the need for creativity and blue sky thinking – all while producing an incredible piece of art.
