safety
PDL advice on reporting culture
The safety of a pharmacist’s patients should always be front of mind. Beyond a pharmacist’s clinical expertise, the culture within our healthcare settings significantly impacts patient outcomes One crucial aspect …
Health workers feel undervalued following pandemic
Health systems around the world are failing to adequately protect frontline workers Pharmacists, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists and doctors are struggling with the physical and psychological scars of the Covid-19 pandemic, …
World news wrapup: 4 August 2022
US pharmacist on trial over emergency contraception refusal; discounter corporate structure under scrutiny in NZ; pharmacists fleeing Nigeria Aitkin, Minnesota: A pharmacist has gone on trial this week after he …
GP who attacked pharmacist receives ‘longest ever ban’
A doctor jailed over the attempted murder of a pharmacist, who had notified Ahpra about his improper prescribing practices, has been slapped with an effective lifetime ban A South Australian …
‘We want reporting to be safe.’
Amendments to the National Law could make it an offence to harm, threaten, intimidate or harass a notifier, as changes are made following the attempted murder of a pharmacist Ahpra …
Another angry patient smashes up a pharmacy
A man has been charged after he allegedly smashed a COVID screen into a pharmacist’s face, as a Victorian pharmacist recounts an incident of violence at her own store The …
Standing in the way of progress
Survey reveals how the pandemic has hampered the provision of vaccinations in Australian pharmacies COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the ability of pharmacists in Australia to provide vaccination services, new …
‘The attack is ever present in my thoughts.’
Ahpra has accepted all recommendations from a review into the safety of notifiers, which was launched after a GP’s violent attack on a pharmacist that saw him jailed for attempted …
Leading teams through unprecedented uncertainty
The second in a series brought to you by the AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support Service, and presented by Helen Lowy, pharmacist and counsellor This one-hour webinar is aimed at …
Staying safer
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority has issued advice from the state’s police service on security and safety during the pandemic In its latest communique, the VPA says that Victoria Police has …
Protect us, say pharmacists around the world
Following the deaths of several frontline pharmacists around the world, FIP is calling for coordinated action to help support the profession, including with personal protective equipment On Tuesday the International …
‘It is about keeping pharmacists alive.’
Pharmacists Mohamed Kaoud and Mahmoud Galal have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, calling for help with both protecting and recognising the profession AJP has published their letter in full …