Discrepancies revealed in GP referral letters
A comparison of medicines information contained in GP referral letters with that elicited from Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) has found discrepancies for 90% of...
Preventing harm: medicine safety in children
Medicine safety in children requires vigilance, clear communication and proactive intervention by pharmacists to prevent accidental poisonings.
Antibiotic shortages impact the health of Indigenous children
Treating bacterial infections without antibiotics might sound like a problem from another time, but it is a challenge that healthcare professionals in remote areas...
The importance of a multimodal approach to pain management
The shift from viewing pain as simply a symptom opens up opportunities to greatly improve the way it is treated, writes PainWISE MD Joyce...
Cost of asthma treatment – a deterrent to use
Cost is a major factor associated with non-adherence to asthma treatment in Australia, recent research revealed. Healthcare providers can assist patients with adherence by...
Pharmacy-led chronic disease support for First Nations people
How using visual cultural cues alongside patient‐centred yarning builds trust – ensuring effective medication guidance.
