GPs
Meds reviews impact limited, study finds
A new Canadian study has found that medication reviews conducted by pharmacists did not significantly modify prescription drug use But comparing this to the Australian model is like “comparing an …
AMA, Guild in ‘furious agreement’
AMA president Michael Gannon has declared himself to be in “furious agreement” with Guild president George Tambassis regarding GP-pharmacist collaboration and even some medical certificates. In a joint interview with …
Most doctors against pharmacist vaccination
A majority of doctors believe pharmacists should not be permitted to administer vaccinations, if a poll currently open on the MJA’s InSight website is to be believed At the time …
Sick notes one way to take up GP burden
Community pharmacies have the skills, expertise and infrastructure to help ease the burden on GPs which the medical profession believes is a drain on the effective use of doctors’ time …
Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests. The researchers say the decision-making tool …
Community pharmacists need key HCH role: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has called for a central role for community pharmacists in Health Care Homes The Guild issued a position statement today following the announcement of the …
Another plea for peace in turf war
The “turf war” between GPs and pharmacists is less of a problem than many people believe, one industry commentator says “Dr Messenger,” writing in UK pharmacy magazine Chemist + Druggist, …
GPs preferred over pharmacists for new medicines questions
Consumers might prefer to buy medicines in pharmacies, but they’re more likely to ask GPs about new medicines Four out of five Australians usually buy OTC and complementary medicines from …
Prescribing social activities doesn’t achieve aims
“Social prescribing” of activities like cooking or gardening has failed to improve patient health or cut GP visits, a pilot scheme evaluation has found. Pulsetoday reports that the study examined …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams. During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon …
Pharmacy critic GP reaches out to Guild
Dr Edwin Kruys, the GP who has criticised community pharmacy’s vaccination service as a “slippery slope” in the last week, has issued a challenge to the Pharmacy Guild: that he …
Australian GPs are offered guidelines not relevant to their patients, and they often ignore them
Australian GPs are offered guidelines not relevant to their patients, and they often ignore them Gerard Gill, Deakin University Guidelines for GPs are often based on evidence and studies performed …