The challenges of implementing the VAD Act
As the date for implementation of the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act moves closer, the development of clinical practices around the law is underway....
Pharmacists need support to deliver drug and alcohol treatment
A new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed the burden of drug and alcohol use in rural and...
Care without caps
Rural Victorian pharmacist Kelly Abbott MPS reaches her 30 HMR cap every month, continuing to advocate for person-centred care.
Interventions to reduce falls in nursing homes and hospitals
It is estimated that falls in hospitals are significantly higher than in the community setting. This summary presents the best available evidence regarding the effectiveness...
The pain of uncertainty: Managing pain without codeine
With over-the-counter (OTC) codeine products being upscheduled, pharmacists and pharmacy staff need to review and understand every patient’s pain. In doing so, there’s an...
RACGP on dispensing during disasters
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has supported PSA’s call for better dispensing authorities without prescriptions for people with chronic disease during...
