Pharmacy-led chronic disease support for First Nations people
How using visual cultural cues alongside patient‐centred yarning builds trust – ensuring effective medication guidance.
Beware the risk of drug-associated heat stroke in the elderly
A 76-year-old man with past medical history significant for a cerebrovascular accident, pacemaker insertion for sick sinus syndrome and transurethral resection for benign prostatic...
Navigating medicines management in the peri-procedural period
Pharmacists play a critical role in supporting patients preparing for common procedures through proactive medicines review, clear counselling and practical support for temporary medicine changes.
How psilocybin can help terminally ill patients
Psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in ‘magic mushrooms’, is being trialled in the treatment of terminally ill patients to reduce symptoms of depression and...
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...
Medicine safety in aged care must be improved
One in five unplanned hospital admissions for aged care residents is the result of inappropriate medicines use, a new report from PSA reveals.
