Apps for health records

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A range of apps enable pharmacists and patients to see and/or manage their medical information. As the benefits of My Health Record (MHR) become...

A tragic medication error

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In 2016, Melissa Sheldrick experienced the unthinkable when her son Andrew died due to a medication error. Without apportioning blame, she has since worked...

Some pharmacists can now protect travellers against rabies

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With rabies cases increasing worldwide, patients in this jurisdiction can now receive prophylactic protection before they head off overseas.

Off-label use of medicines

By understanding the risks involved in the supply of off-label medicines, pharmacists can best fulfil their professional responsibilities.

Patient deterioration and advanced life support medicines

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It is an Australian healthcare standard that all Australian hospitals have processes to identify, respond to and manage patients with an acute clinical deterioration, with the goal of reducing in-hospital cardiac arrest and mortality.

Queensland pharmacists scramble to get ready for free flu vaccines

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While PSA welcomed Monday’s announcement for free flu vaccines for Queenslanders aged 5–65, pharmacists on the ground have voiced their frustration that there was no warning or time to prepare ahead of the program rollout.