‘We’re increasingly seeing incidents where alert fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor. It’s not that there wasn’t an alert in place, but that it was lost among the other alerts the clinician saw,’ Prof Baysari says.
The rise of community-associated golden staph infections
There has been an increase in incidents of community-associated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (CA-SABs) in Victoria and Western Australia (WA). Pharmacists have a role...
Brisbane pharmacists advised to wear face masks, eye protection
Queensland’s Chief Medical Officer has advised pharmacists in metropolitan Brisbane and the Ipswich region to wear face masks, following a new cluster of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Telepharmacy – pharmacy horizons
The tyranny of distance in Australia should make telepharmacy a potent force in healthcare. But a nationwide video conferencing service that’s dedicated to preventing...
Linda Badewitz-Dodd MPS is PSA’s 2021 Pharmacist of the Year
From producing the world’s first comprehensive guide to drugs in sport to supporting her community through bushfires, and now the pandemic, Linda Badewitz-Dodd MPS is always willing to step up to the challenge.
Your top questions on COVID-19 vaccinations answered
In a new monthly series, Australian Pharmacist will speak to the experts and answer some of your most frequently asked questions.
Travel health pharmacists
Offering travel health services to support travelling patients can be complex, but is very rewarding.
