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Trent Twomey: The role of pharmacists and physicians in supporting a patient-centric narrative
Trent Twomey, the National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia highlights the shifting power dynamic from physicians to patients in determining what medicines they are prescribed. Collaborative care is …
Andrew Oster: The power of collaborative care in transitioning to biosimilars
Professor Andrew Oster, Consultant Rheumatologist at the Cabrini Medical Centre in Malvern, Victoria, explains the opportunities biosimilars bring, allowing patients to switch medications. Given the interchangeability of biosimilars, he emphasises …
Eric Chan: Cultivating a relationship of trust between pharmacist and physician
Head of Pharmacy at Blooms The Chemist, Eric Chan emphasises the importance of collaborative care in cultivating a relationship of trust and transparency between a pharmacist and physician. He outlines …
Gerald Tracey: Collaborative care and supporting the transition to biosimilars
Rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Tracey explains the opportunities biosimilars present for prescribing physicians, particularly given the government supported streamlined process. Gerald highlights the advantages of collaborative care between the prescriber and …
Michelle Leech: Bolstering patient confidence through collaborative care
Professor Michelle Leech, Head of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic at Monash Health, Victoria, explains the importance of bolstering patient confidence through collaborative care. Displaying this combined physician and pharmacist approach …
George Tambassis: Empowering and educating pharmacists on biosimilars
George Tambassis, Pharmacist, ex-National Guild President, and chair of the Australian Biosimilar Academy Advisory Board outlines the importance of pharmacist involvement in understanding biosimilars. Given the government supported Community Pharmacy …
Professor Andrew McLachlan presents the recent trends and gaps identified in OA pain management
In this video, Professor Andrew McLachlan discusses how a patient’s health literacy can impact their choice of self-management strategies for OA symptoms and how a lack of condition awareness can …
Professor Andrew McLachlan explains how pharmacists play a critical role in identifying and supporting patients with Osteoarthritis
A recent study found only 3.5% of participants with self-reported OA symptoms sought advice from a pharmacist despite the critical role pharmacists play in helping patients on their pain management …
Cows’ milk protein allergy: 3 ways our understanding and approach is changing
Emerging research on the interaction between the gut microbiome and the developing immune system is driving a paradigm shift in our understanding and management of cows’ milk protein allergy (CMPA) …
Pathophysiology and early intervention of common colds
Did you know that 90% of common colds are caused by viruses? Watch renowned pharmacist, John Bell debunk the myth of anti-bacterials in common cold management, shedding light to its …
Early intervention for common cold and how to stop it at the first signs
Leading Pharmacist John Bell discussed the time-course of the common cold and the evidence of early intervention to stop common colds. He also unveiled the dual advantage technology behind the …
Preconception and pregnancy nutrition: part 1
Presenter: Melanie McGrice Melanie McGrice, an Australian Dietitian with a special interest in fertility, speaks to AJP’s Miranda Deakin about the importance of evidence-based nutrition during preconception and pregnancy. After …