self care
Looking after each other
Pharmacists need to prioritise their own health, and those of their colleagues, if they are to continue providing optimal care to patients, writes Krysti-Lee Patterson As pharmacists, we have a …
Six kinds of self-care
FIP has offered new guidance for pharmacists on supporting self-care Guidance for pharmacists on supporting self-care in six areas — sore throat, gastrointestinal complaints, musculoskeletal pain, fever in children, sexual …
Awards and a new Board
Consumer Healthcare Products Australia has named its winners in a virtual awards ceremony During its online conference, CHP announced the winners of the Diamond Awards, which celebrate marketing and sales …
Webinar recording: How to manage difficult conversations in pharmacy
Essential viewing: tips from expert PDL & PSS panel on how to de-escalate strong emotions in patients, keep calm and stay safe in pharmacy This webinar focuses on practical ways …
How to manage difficult conversations in pharmacy
We’re officially into the ‘season of goodwill’ but as we know too well, some interactions in pharmacy can be less than merry 1 Dec 2020 | 8-9PM AEDT Faced with …
Self-care: 14 professional responsibilities
Governments and health insurers should include self-care as an important element of the care continuum, says FIP In its new joint statement of policy with the Global Self-Care Federation, the …
Support self-care, says think tank
Individuals being supported to take greater responsibility for managing their own health could hold the key to tackling the rise of chronic illness according to health policy think tank Mitchell …
A new name
As of June 5, the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI) is known as the Global Self-Care Federation The organisation says the change of name reflects a fundamental shift in WSMI’s approach, …
Fix literacy, encourage ‘switch’, says ASMI
ASMI has called on the Federal Government to prioritise improving Australian’s health literacy and their access to self care In its pre-Budget submission, the Australian Self Medication Industry has highlighted …
Pharmacists should take ‘active role’ in diabetes: study
A systematic review and meta-analysis has found pharmacist-led education has a positive effect on HbA1c levels and self-care practices among type 2 diabetes patients Pharmacist-led educational interventions have a significantly …
What if you could sense time?
We might be better off managing energy than time, writes Marianne Choong Have you ever wished that you could sense time? Imagine that all clocks in the world suddenly vanished. …
Recognise gateway role: FIP
Pharmacists should be “fully remunerated” for delivery of their self care services, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Council has adopted a new statement of policy during its annual conference, …