violence
World news wrapup: 4 June 2020
Pharmacists looted in US violence; Glasgow tea trolley helps in social distancing; NZ pharmacists call for mental health role United States: Fox News has reported on the “nightmare for a …
‘Women who come into your pharmacy may not have anywhere to go.’
Rosie Batty warns family violence may become worse over the next few months due to social isolation and financial pressures The 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty has encouraged …
World news wrapup: 15 August 2019
Don’t drink bleach, says FDA; growing opposition to NZ direct-to-consumer prescription ads; Walgreens to close more stores United States: The Food and Drug Administration has taken the step of warning …
Reducing the risk of violence
Pharmacy and medical groups have hailed legislation to introduce real time monitoring in QLD, although some have expressed concerns over potential patient backlash Queensland Minister for Health Steven Miles has …
Drug and alcohol roundup: health issues
Recently the fifth IGCD Stakeholder Forum was held in Melbourne. Delegates from around Australia participated in discussions that would shape the policy on how we would manage drug use for …
I-DECIDE: online domestic violence support
An online interactive tool has been developed to provide practical and confidential support to victims of domestic violence. The new I-DECIDE website—an Australian-first—was developed by a team led by Professor …