How pharmacists could help with delirium
Three-quarters of older hospitalised patients with a delirium diagnosis were on at least one medicine at least suspected to be associated with the condition, a new study has found Researchers …
Labor still pushing for MHR changes
A day before the end of the My Health Record opt-out period, Shadow Health Minister Catherine King again called for its extension Catherine King has repeatedly called on the Morrison …
‘Very evil’ words result in fine
A man has been fined $1000 for threatening to murder a pharmacist and his family A pharmacist employed by the Currimundi Marketplace Terry White Chemmart tried to speak to a …
Pharmacies ‘logical places’ to talk about ecstasy
Could ecstasy be sold over the counter in pharmacies to help minimise harm to users? One drug reform campaigner says it should Resistance among pharmacists to the idea of supplying …
World news wrapup: 31 January 2019
Alaskans directed to fill legitimate opioid scripts; Essex pharmacist struck off after “gross abrogation” of duty; Rotoruans can’t afford to fill scripts Alaska, US: People with chronic pain in Alaska …
Pharmacists battle to help patients
One pharmacist has slept in his pharmacy for the last seven nights, and another drove through an emergency alert area to open his store, as fires rage across Tasmania At …
WA to probe wage theft
The union for employee pharmacists has welcomed an inquiry into wage theft Last week, the Western Australian Government announced that it would begin an inquiry into wage theft in February, …
Apps ain’t apps
When it comes to health and wellbeing, there’s an app for that… or is there? Australians are being urged to exercise caution when downloading health and wellbeing apps, after new …
Is this script forged?
PDL has offered advice on whether a prescription could be forged, and what pharmacists should do if they suspect they’ve been handed a fake Scott Ames, principal at Meridian Lawyers, …
MHR deadline looming
The Australian Digital Health Agency has highlighted that anyone can choose to have or delete a My Health Record at any time in their life, as the number of connected …
Skip the fried chicken
American researchers have published evidence to support news that should surprise very few: it appears that eating a lot of fried foods is not good for your health Little is …
Commissioner wants pharmacists involved
Following the commencement of the Royal Commission into Aged Care, one key stakeholder has spoken of “extreme” concern over chemical restraint Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Ms Janet Anderson …