collaborative care
Pain management pharmacy standard updated
An updated Australian practice standard in pain management for pharmacy services has been released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia The update details current best practice for the …
‘Really robust’ collaboration trial hoped to set standard
Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …
Consistent approach and collaborative care needed: SHPA
SHPA welcome a review into the role of health professionals in prescribing to strengthen Australia’s strained health system The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement …
‘Patients can access a range of other services when they visit their GP.’
How many general practices employ pharmacists, and how many pharmacies are co-located with general practices across the country? GPs work predominantly in group practices and many also work alongside other …
The turf war: can we do better?
Another prominent GP has criticised recommendations pharmacists prescribe and dispense low-risk scripts and vaccinations – but called for a more conciliatory approach Dr Edwin Kruys has written on his Doctor’s …
The week in review
As the year draws to a close, we take a look at the last week in pharmacy We learned that the opinions of pharmacy owners and employees have never been …
Collaboration study shows health boost
A new study shows pharmacists in patient-centred medical homes can boost vaccination rates and diabetes and hypertension outcomes The study, Community Pharmacist Collaboration with a Patient Centered Medical Home: Establishment …
Turf war: have the debate, but keep it constructive
It’s important to discuss where the limits of pharmacy’s role lie – but the current “turf war” approach isn’t supported by the profession This month, PSA national president Dr Shane …
Pharmacists in general practice get 100%
A pilot study embedding pharmacists into general practice revealed 100% acceptance of pharmacist recommendations on patient education and lifestyle The pilot study was introduced by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary …
Prescriber, pharmacist collaboration helps in adherence
One in two Australians who have chronic disease are not taking their medication as directed by their doctor, according to an Australian physician In Australian Prescriber, Professor Tim Usherwood from …
Vic launches pharmacist-GP collaborative pilot
Pharmacists and doctors in rural Victoria are set to come together to help manage patients’ chronic illnesses The Victorian Government has announced the launch of the Pharmacist Chronic Disease Management …
Pharmacist role in collaborative care
A panel of experts will discuss how the unique skills of pharmacists can be better utilised as part of a collaborative care model, at PSA17 The Primary Health Networks: collaborative …