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A concerning report
The recent methotrexate inquest indicates a real need for universities to provide assertiveness training during pharmacy courses, writes Jeff Lerner AJP’s report, “A ‘needless and entirely preventable’ death: Coroner” is …
Prescribers targeted in opioid crackdown
The Government is writing to the top 20% of opioid-prescribing doctors, Health Minister Greg Hunt has told reporters Australian doctors are the best in the world, Mr Hunt says – …
Could real time prescription monitoring have helped?
A NSW doctor has been reprimanded for prescribing addictive drugs including fentanyl, oxycodone and morphine to drug-dependent patients without the proper authority A specialist doctor, based in Taree in northern …
A duty of care
Despite pressure from prescribers or patients, pharmacists should stand firm in ensuring any script they dispense is appropriate and safe, say experienced pharmacists Early last month Fairfax media reported on …
Mental health care “grossly underfunded”: AMA
Doctors are calling for a national, overarching mental health plan, and proper investment into both prevention and treatment of mental illnesses Almost one in two Australian adults will experience a …
The week in review
Recognition for pharmacists was an issue this week: whether in terms of consumer awareness or pay The week started by recognising the important work pharmacists do, with World Pharmacists’ Day; …
Constant criticism taking its toll
Media reports critical of pharmacy and attacks from doctors’ groups may be increasing the amount of stress on pharmacists The National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and …
Anti-vax doctors under investigation
Doctors identified as anti-vaccination are being investigated by state and national authorities, Health Minister Greg Hunt says The RACGP has also responded to claims of a GP anti-vaccination “underground network” …
Changes to mandatory reporting rules underway
The AMA’s advocacy for changes to the current rules could potentially have a positive impact for pharmacists Federal, State and Territory health ministers have agreed to consult with practitioner and …
Forum: I’m a doctor, but don’t have my script pad
“I often work in holiday locations as a locum and am approached by customers who claim to be a doctor on holidays, usually working in a public hospital, and wanting …
Doctors overtake pharmacists in image poll
When it comes to perception of ethics and honesty across professions, pharmacists have dropped down the ranks Health professionals have continued their domination of Australia’s most highly regarded professions. Australia’s …
Medicare should change how it pays doctors: CHF
The way doctors are paid must be changed to ensure consumers and the community get the best value out of Medicare, the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) says. The lobby group today released …