Inquiry reveals the depth of Australia’s sleep deficit problem
The recently released government inquiry into sleep health identified the extent of the nation's sleep deficit and its impact on health, risk of accidents...
From the President: An exciting time to be a pharmacist
I often tell the story of The Starfish, the Little Boy and the Old Man. This is one of my favourite childhood stories.
Cost savings from pharmacist-led post-discharge care
US research has found pharmacist-led post-discharge care for high-risk patients resulted in fewer admissions and healthcare cost savings of more than $US500 per patient.
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New ECP Director to focus on the future
WA-based hospital pharmacist Lauren Burton has been appointed as the new Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) Director of PSA, effective from 1 July 2018.
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‘Don’t you know who I am?’: Why patient identification is so...
When we think patient safety, pharmacists’ minds jump to drug interactions, adverse events or toxic doses. But incorrect patient identification can have equal capacity...
Australian pharmacists get seat at global table
The international voice of Australian pharmacy has been amplified by the appointment of PSA National President Dr Shane Jackson to the International Pharmacy Federation...
