Opinion
Rego restriction warning
Health practitioners must beware of urgent ‘public interest’ restrictions that can be placed on their registrations, write Andrew Lambros and Maurice Hannan, of Bennett & Philp Lawyers Health practitioners need …
Keeping it fair
Equitable access is always the priority in innovating pharmacy practice, says incoming PSA national president Fei Sim The Australian health system is under immense pressure. Emergency department presentations are increasing …
In need of a solution
The groundswell of opinion indicates that community pharmacy has an image problem among students We’ve received a large number of comments on our recent article ‘Why pharmacists are leaving the …
Guideline discrepancies in COPD, CF
Antibiotics used in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections associated with COPD and CF: Discrepancies in guidelines Letter to the editor, by Nazrul Islam*,1,2 and Debbie Rigby3,4 Australian Medicines …
An unlikely connection: loneliness and medication adherence
We need an evolution of pharmacy practice that deeply appreciates the effects of loneliness and social isolation on medication adherence, writes Jenny Kirschner Experienced pharmacists scan patients for medication adherence …
When communication blows up…
Pharmacist and leadership coach Chantelle Turner provides four ways to still create a good outcome when faced with a communication breakdown In a recent situation, I was reminded that regardless …
Book Review: Pharmacist, in Charge
This new book is a reminder that you’re not alone in the stressed, overwhelmed and burnt-out phase of your pharmacy career, writes Jala Moushi Pharmacist, in charge is a little …
Break down the boxes
Are you trying to make positive changes in your pharmacy? This is the biggest leadership lesson you need right now, writes Chantelle Turner Many moons ago, I held a staff …
Trust is the answer
Can pharmacists make a difference? Veronica Nou makes the argument for how to get through to “anti-vaxxers” based on her own experience Anti-vaxxers, or at least the ones I know, …
Moral Distress and workism in pharmacy
Is your work life starting to affect your overall health? Curtis Ruhnau believes it’s important to define just why many pharmacists may be struggling to deal with work/life issues …
Pandemic fatigue is real
After what feels like a never-ending 18 months of lockdowns and pandemic messaging, we’re all just a bit over it. So how should we handle the public’s COVID fatigue? Most …
An elixir for loneliness
Social health clinics in community pharmacy are one way to address the issue of loneliness in the era of digital healthcare, writes Jenny Kirschner We are witnessing a seismic shift …