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Australia’s priority actions to address medicines safety at transitions of care
The recently published AdPha Standard of Practice for Pharmacy Services Specialising in Transitions of Care describes current best practice for the provision of pharmacy services that specialise in transitions of care, such as hospital outreach pharmacists and community liaison pharmacists, and supports the introduction of transitions of care stewardship programs into existing organisational clinical systems.22 
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The new CAL 13[/caption]
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Anomalies in hospital pharmacy cases
Carefully taken patient histories are vital in helping recognise medicine-related harm.
Transitions of care on admission to hospital and between clinical areas are risk points...
Don’t leave me on my own!
Uncertain first days as a registered pharmacist, navigating expanded scope of practice or working in isolated environments can be lonely and confronting. New supports are now helping pharmacists build confidence, resilience and professional networks.
Complementary medicine: Osteoarthritis
Pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA) is a common presentation in a community pharmacy, with many patients seeking advice on complementary and alternative medicines that...
Medicine shortage reports to be mandatory
New legislation passed on Monday night introduces mandatory reporting of shortages of all prescription medicines as well as other medicines deemed vital for public...
Why you can’t miss PSA21
With a diverse program of clinical, therapeutic and industry sessions for pharmacists in all practice settings, PSA21 will help grow your medicines expertise.
The mental health researcher
Claire O’Reilly was an intern pharmacist when a patient experience got her thinking about a pharmacist’s role in improving mental health care. Now she’s...
