PSA
Rising star continues to shine
One of AJP’s Rising Stars of Pharmacy elected to senior office Jacqueline Meyer was last week announced as the new president of the Queensland branch of the PSA. Still an …
PSA CEO resigns
The PSA is looking for a new chief executive officer after Dr Lance Emerson announced his resignation today Dr Emerson, who has been CEO of the peak body for three …
Mandatory reporting finalised by year end?
Health Ministers have made “considerable progress” when it comes to changes to mandatory reporting The COAG Health Council met on Friday, with health ministers saying they are heading towards consensus …
Mandatory reporting change push
The AMA is again calling for changes to mandatory reporting which would break down barriers to getting mental health help At both Federal and State/Territory level, the Australian Medical Association …
Voluntary assisted dying a step closer
Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill has been passed through the state’s lower house following an emotional debate The introduction of the Bill followed a report by the Ministerial Panel on …
Top Tasmanians named
Angus Thompson has been named Tasmania’s Pharmacist of the Year Leading Tasmanian pharmacists were honoured at the fourth annual Tasmanian Pharmacist Dinner on this week, held at the picturesque estate …
Prioritise health during Marriage Survey: VicHealth
New VicHealth research has found that LGBTQI+ Victorians have significantly lower levels of mental wellbeing The research showed that LGBTQI+ Victorians rated their mental wellbeing score as 73.6, compared with …
The week in review
Codeine stayed in the headlines this week, amid a flurry of announcements from stakeholder bodies The codeine debate rolled on, with State and Territory Health Ministers responding to NSW Nationals …
PSA speaks on same-sex marriage
The PSA has come out in support of marriage equality, saying same-sex marriage policies support better health outcomes PSA says it is committed to improving health outcomes for all Australians, …
The week in review
This week began with accolades for pharmacy’s future leaders, but ended with debate with doctors over codeine Controversy has erupted—again—over codeine and the 1 February upschedule, with NSW Nationals leader …
Break down mandatory reporting barrier: PSA
Pharmacists should be exempted from mandatory reporting requirements, says the PSA PSA made a submission to the COAG Health Council in which it urges the body to adopt Western Australia’s …
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 …