GPs
Pharmacists can step in: Twomey
The cost of GP visits highlights the need for pharmacies to offer a minor ailments service, says the Guild Public hearings into Queensland’s inquiry into the establishment of a Pharmacy …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with pharmacist-GP tensions flaring again… The week started on a high, as Victoria announced new vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to offer the …
Bulk billing figures ‘a complete con-job’, says Labor
A new report on bulk billing has seen the Health Minister claim record rates, while Labor says the cost of health care is spiralling out of control The report, from …
Methotrexate death sparks collaborative summit
The PSA is hosting a summit aimed at uniting doctors and pharmacists on the issue of patient safety The inter-collaboration summit is set to explore how doctors and pharmacists can …
Does doctor—pharmacist power imbalance lead to harm?
And do we need another death before we as a profession show real action, asks leading pharmacist Prescribers and pharmacists need to better cooperate and communicate for the sake of …
GP warns of ‘McPharmacy’ vaccination model
A frequent critic of profession says expanded pharmacist vaccination is just an opportunity for pharmacies to sell complementary medicines Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee …
Poll: Pharmacists in GP surgeries
The concept of integrating pharmacists into GP practices continues to move forward – but what do pharmacists think of the idea? Evidence is emerging which shows value in clinical pharmacists …
AMA vaccination attitude ‘infuriating’
Leading pharmacists have expressed disappointment at doctors’ reaction to the announcement of expanded pharmacist vaccination in Victoria And stakeholders in NSW remain disappointed at the lack of similar announcements in …
‘Taking shortcuts with your health is simply not worth it.’
The AMA Queensland says that pharmacists should not have a wider scope of practice due to conflict of interest and lack of training In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary …
‘They understood their medicines in a way they never had.’
A new pilot scheme has shown the value of integrating clinical pharmacists into general practice The NHS England funded pilot saw more than 490 pharmacists placed in more than 650 …
‘The AMA should hang its head in shame’: Guild
Acting Pharmacy Guild President Anthony Tassone has written to the president of the doctor’s group, who spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday “There’s nothing surer in the life …
Communities must ensure docs don’t break under strain: Tribunal
The suspension of a GP has highlighted the issue of overwork in rural practices Victorian GP Dr Andrew Griffiths was a solo practitioner in a country town where he was …