scope of practice
UTI uptake shows patients back pharmacists
Support for pharmacist-initiated treatment of UTIs will pave the way for further expansion of the profession’s scope, Guild leader says Patients are backing pharmacists to deliver safe, timely and effective …
Docs ask for expanded dispensing powers
Pharmacists point out GPs’ “reimagined take” on antimicrobial stewardship in their bid to have doctor’s bag powers expanded President of the Australian Medical Association Queensland and former pharmacist Dr Nick …
‘They are a trusted and valued part of our overall health system’
ACT chief minister Andrew Barr has promised “easier access to more healthcare options” in Labor’s re-election bid in the Territory Ahead of the October ACT election, Barr outlined a series …
NSW leapfrogs Queensland for broadest scope
GP shortage prompts state government to accelerate expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice Pharmacists in NSW will soon be able to treat patients for a broad range of conditions as …
Top of scope needed for pharmacists, techs: Butler
A health workforce scope of practice review report is due to be finalised “very shortly,” says the health minister in welcoming a new look for one pharmacy organisation Speaking at …
MedAdvisor records inaugural profit
Medication management software provider, MedAdvisor’s ‘pathway to profitability’ is delivering with the firm announcing its first net profit after tax Realigned pharmacy fees and the expansion of pharmacists’ scope of …
NT pharmacists set for scope expansion
Christmas is set to come early for patients in the NT, with pharmacist-initiated UTI treatment to start in December Northern Territory-based pharmacists will see their scope of practice expand before …
Leaders lauded
Leading pharmacists have been recognised by the Queensland branch of the Guild, as it outlines recent achievements The Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland branch has held its sixth annual parliamentary reception at …
Pharmacists should be allowed to do more: survey
Most elderly consumers want pharmacists to be able to widen their scope, with almost half wishing they could diagnose and manage common, minor conditions, a survey has found The NAB …
World news wrapup: 15 August 2024
Riots in England forced pharmacies to cut opening hours last week to protect staff, while stores in South Africa are still waiting on the government to pay them for vaccination …
Expanding your scope of practice—a risk management perspective
Scope of practice refers to the boundaries within which a health professional may practice. Each individual will have their own specific scope—reflecting their skills, knowledge, authority and accountability. PDL professional …
Qld pilot services expected to take off
More pharmacies are likely to start participating in improving access to hormonal contraception, the Guild says Pharmacy Guild Queensland Branch vice president Cate Whalan has welcomed the announcement on Thursday …