burnout
What is second victim syndrome?
An Australian burnout expert discusses how second victim syndrome affects pharmacists, and what they can do to manage it In Pharmacy Today, published by the American Pharmacists Association, Michael D. …
‘That undercurrent of bullying and harassment’
A new report has revealed high levels of psychological risk in health workplaces – and a pharmacy burnout expert says she hopes it opens up conversations and reduces stigma Safe …
Good boy brings pharmacy department joy
His poster at the recent SHPA conference won the people’s choice award, but Travis Phelan wants the credit to go to his partner in paws-itivity: Bernie the chocolate Labrador Phelan, …
Broader team a ‘win all round’
Hospital doctors are burning out – but pharmacists can step in to help improve patient safety, says one sector leader The Australian Medical Association has just launched its 2023 Safe …
Community pharmacy integral to healthcare: Sinclair
Steps need to be taken to address burnout among community pharmacists, FIP president, Paul Sinclair says Community pharmacy’s workforce needs to be better supported to mitigate against the risk of …
The art of authentic networking
Dr Tahnee Bridson, 2022 QLD Young Australian of the Year and Founder, Hand-n-Hand Peer Support Inc talks meaningful peer connection Networking can be key to increasing your career knowledge, job …
World news wrapup: 27 April 2023
Free scripts improved access during cyclone, say New Zealanders; two North American pharmacists charged over their partners’ deaths; paperwork leading to burnout in Ireland Northland, Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay and Tararua, …
How Covid ‘seismic shift’ led to burnout
The Covid-19 pandemic “crystallised” a lot of the problems already facing hospital pharmacists, says one sector leader – contributing to the current staff shortage John Evans, general manager, pharmacy services, …
Burning out: pressure on for emergency and ward pharmacists
Patients are risking getting their regular medicines late, having medication histories delayed and waiting all day for discharge scripts as the hospital crisis deepens The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of …
Burnout risk higher in community pharmacy
Pharmacists working in community pharmacy have a higher risk of burnout than their peers working in other areas of the profession a British survey reveals. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS’s) …
Overworked and emotionally exhausted: pharmacists during Covid
Eight out of ten pharmacists experienced one negative effect during the pandemic… and three-quarters of those in community pharmacy experienced burnout In our latest poll, the AJP wanted to know …
Poll: Did you experience burnout during the pandemic?
Are you a pharmacist who was affected by the pandemic, or was it “business as usual” for you? The AJP recently covered an Australian study that explored contrasting experiences of …