Pharmacists on the front line: Approaches to mental illness
Australia’s run of catastrophic summer bushfires followed by the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a grim toll on the nation’s mental health.
How ex-construction worker Sean Richardson MPS is building his pharmacy career
When an injury cut short his career in construction, Sean Richardson MPS threw himself into pharmacy study and discovered a newfound passion for healthcare.
Safety culture vital for reducing hospital dispensing errors
A new study highlights the importance of pharmacists collecting data and identifying why dispensing errors happen in order to significantly reduce how often they occur.
A team with credentials
Credentialed pharmacists can help to change the lives of patients by taking an active role in team-based care.
Crushing and dispersing medicines
Healthcare professionals do not often discuss swallowing difficulties, particularly a patient’s ability to swallow solid oral dosage forms.
Learning objectives
After reading this article, pharmacists...
Q&A: Use of antibiotics in COPD
Early initiation of an antibiotic for a COPD flare-up can prevent further damage to the airways, prevent hospitalisation, reduce the risk of further exacerbations, and allow people to regain symptom control.
