From the President: Caring for older Australians with compassion and expertise
At PSA we are proud to advocate for the critical role that pharmacists play in palliative care and aged care for medication supply and...
Navigating medicines management in the peri-procedural period
Pharmacists play a key role in clarifying peri-procedural instructions, supporting safe temporary cessation and medication recommencement.
Is the banana question distracting from real potassium risks?
When patients ask if they need to give up bananas, pharmacists can redirect the conversation to the real drivers of hyperkalaemia risk.
Pharmacy’s neuro-affirming approach to autism
By adopting neuro-affirming approaches pharmacists can reduce barriers to deliver more personalised care to autistic individuals.
Beyond the pills: navigating depression and antidepressant use for older adults
References
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Australian Institute of Health...
