The week in review
With the end of PSA18 and controversy continuing around My Health Record, it’s been a busy week in the world of pharmacy The PSA18 conference wrapped up, and PSA national …
‘I had to kind of pave the way.’
An American pharmacist is speaking out to inspire other deaf people to follow their dreams – and for hearing people to include them Dr Bethany Fiskum spoke to WLWT5’s Victoria …
Is the future ‘female’?
Gender equality will be on the table at this year’s Pharmacy Connect The 1972 slogan and now re-emerging empowerment statement “the future is female” will be debated by two teams …
Pharmacies join together to support kids’ education
Pharmacy Catalyst Group members have helped build a new school in an earthquake-affected area of Nepal Pharmacy Catalyst, a banner group of independent pharmacies formed by instigo, has partnered with …
Running a heart-friendly pharmacy
As roles for community pharmacists continue to expand, helping patients to maintain their cardiovascular health is more important than ever, writes Sheshtyn Paola Back in mid-2005, pharmacy researchers reached out …
MHR appeals to parents
The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging parents to have My Health Records for their children, saying these could save lives Parents are being encouraged to talk about the electronic …
Compounding: what was it… when, why and what is it today?
Compounding today allows the preparation of customised pharmaceutical treatment options for patients. Compounding pharmacists are able to change the route of delivery of medications, change the dosage form for the …
A ‘toxic’ workplace?
After clashing with a pharmacist colleague, this pharmacy assistant’s unfair dismissal case against her employer of more than 14 years fell down in the face of an investigation A WA …
Clinical tips: feeding Baby
Supporting breastfeeding is important, but many parents need advice on alternatives, write Dr Esther Lau and Professor Lisa Nissen As a profession, pharmacists encourage and support breastfeeding. However, for whatever …
Dropped action based on ‘unreliable claims’
Bannister Law has withdrawn its proposed class action relating to the performance of Banana Boat sunscreens Edgewell Personal Care, manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreens, said in a statement today that …
Canadian pharmacist snooped in the health records of 46
A pharmacist spied on the electronic health records of people she knew and shared what she saw with her spouse Catherine Tully, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for the Canadian …
Minister wrong on privacy, says News Corp
There have been nine data breaches involving My Health Record to date, claims an article in News media Health Minister Greg Hunt has on a number of occasions asserted that …