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Constant criticism taking its toll
Media reports critical of pharmacy and attacks from doctors’ groups may be increasing the amount of stress on pharmacists The National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and …
Vitamin E mortality study challenged
A new study questions whether Vitamin E supplements are really correlated with an increased mortality risk Australian researchers at Southern Cross University (SCU) have conducted a study that challenges previous …
Residency Program “turbocharging” careers
Early career pharmacists and students say they have been inspired learning about SHPA’s hospital residency program – the first of its kind in Australia Over 60 pharmacists have gathered in …
No risk factors in quarter of heart attacks
A growing number of heart attack patients don’t have any standard risk factors Risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being diabetic, or cigarette smoking, have long been …
New quit smoking course
Guild Learning and Development is partnering with Pfizer in an online course titled “Engage your customers to successfully cease smoking” This course examines the key barriers to smoking cessation and …
New professional responsibilities resource
PSA has released a new practice support and education package to help pharmacists understand their professional responsibilities Under the recently released Professional Practice Standards Version 5 (PPS V5), the package …
Women facing depression, anxiety
Most women describe their overall health as good or very good, but mental health issues are rife Jean Hailes for Women’s Health has released its latest survey based on the …
Do pharmacists lack sex appeal?
Why are pharmacists being written out of TV medical dramas, and does it impact on public health outcomes? The absence of pharmacists’ providing medication advice is a major flaw in …
Say that again?
Do you take the time to communicate effectively with your older patients? Age-related hearing difficulties may contribute to medical errors, a study has found A qualitative analysis into hearing difficulties …
Medicinal cannabis milestone
First commercial harvest of medicinal cannabis on Aussie soil, which is set to be used by patients and for CSIRO research Melbourne-based company Cann Group has announced it has completed …
‘It’s a toxic draining job’: what pharmacists said
High workloads, deviation from acceptable professional practice and lack of support: they’re all issues highlighted by the stress survey The National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and …
Are pharmacists burning out?
Early career pharmacists are among the most stressed members of a high-stress profession, a new Australian survey has found Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied with their work-life balance, the …