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Expansion of paramedics’ scope of practice an “important step towards improving access to healthcare”, Guild leader says  Legislation authorising Victorian paramedics to assess, diagnose and treat patients is being welcomed …

Healthcare consumers are frustrated by limitations around pharmacists’ scope of practice, report reveals  Consumers believe pharmacists can and should play a greater role in the delivery of healthcare services including …

Guild issues ‘open invitation’ to medical lobby groups to “swap ideas and work together” to improve patient care  Criticism of community pharmacy by leaders of the medical profession needs to …

A state government urged to accelerate its expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice  With limited numbers of general practitioners available to see patients, the Victorian government is being urged not …

AMA warns Doctor of Pharmacy title could confuse patients and risk safety  Australia’s medical profession is voicing its opposition to the introduction of the title Doctor of Pharmacy.  Dr Danielle …

Healthcare system needs “a reboot”, rather than patchwork solutions, Guild leader says  Politicians are being urged to commit to enabling pharmacists to deliver “more treatments to patients, safely, efficiently and …

Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme should be extended “across the primary care sector”, scope of practice review recommends  Tackling placement poverty will be key to strengthening the primary healthcare workforce into …

But GPs warn of “worse access and more waste” under the new report’s recommendations, with particular concern over proposal for direct referrals Supporting pharmacist full scope of practice could help …

New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to …

State government unveils plans for a new 24-hour pharmacy ahead of by-election  South Australia is set to get a fourth 24-hour pharmacy as the state’s Labor government responds to “soaring …

Pharmacy sector welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report’s call for action on full scope of practice The Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report is calling for nationally consistent reforms “to allow health professionals …

Pharmacists are facing claims that they are inappropriately prescribing antibiotics to treat UTIs   Independent MP, Dr Monique Ryan, believes pharmacists should not be authorised to prescribe antibiotics for urinary …