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Professional, not personal: maintaining professional boundaries
Professional boundaries not only promote good care for patients, they protect both patient and pharmacist by allowing both parties to engage safely and effectively in a therapeutic relationship. By Amy …
Stand up and speak about bullying
Pharmacists urged not to endure workplace bullying and walk away from toxic workplaces Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Victorian branch’s Early Career Pharmacist of the Year, Emilly Griffin, wants pharmacists …
The top 10: Webinars
Continuing our review of our best read stories for 2023: the top 10 webinars The list does include some webinars from previous years which were also resonating with readers and …
It’s all about the culture
Having a strong culture is crucial to building a happy and productive workforce and workplace says John Thornett If I reflect on my own journey in business – particularly from …
When communication blows up…
Pharmacist and leadership coach Chantelle Turner provides four ways to still create a good outcome when faced with a communication breakdown In a recent situation, I was reminded that regardless …
‘Ongoing battle’ to improve community pharmacy wages
Pharmacist roles have increased in responsibility and complexity, yet their wages and conditions do not reflect this, argues the pharmacists’ union Recently hospital pharmacists in the ACT secured commitments to …
Viewers divided on pharmacy show
A new comedy TV series set in a pharmacy has scored mostly positive reviews – although some viewers believe it depicts pharmacy personnel as unprofessional and incompetent Would you watch …
Dealing with trauma in the workplace
A pharmacy staff member in Tasmania has been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened during a recent robbery In October last year, Benjamin Robert Joseph entered Tasmanian pharmacy armed with …