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National Volunteer Week 2016: THANK YOU to PSS volunteers
National Volunteer Week, which runs from 9th to 15th May, is an ideal time to acknowledge the work of the pharmacists and retired pharmacists who support their colleagues as volunteers with the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS). About 25 pharmacists, trained specifically for this role, work behind the scenes to provide telephone support service to Australian […]
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“I never thought I would need to call PSS…..”
No-one plans to need to seek support, sometimes things just don’t go the way we planned. When Australian pharmacists, pharmacy interns or students need help the volunteers from the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) are there on the other end of the phone. Just call 1300 244 910 any day of the year between 8.00am and […]
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National Volunteer Week 2015 – thank you to PSS volunteers for 20 years of support
National Volunteer Week, which runs from 11th to 17th May, is an ideal time to acknowledge the work of the pharmacists and retired pharmacists who support their colleagues as volunteers with the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS). About 25 pharmacists, professionally trained for this role, work behind the scenes to provide telephone support service to Australian […]
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NAPSA generosity shows the future of pharmacy is in good hands Pharmacists’ Support Service 1995 to 2015 – celebrating 20 years
From small beginnings in Victoria in 1995 the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) is now celebrating 20 years of supporting the profession. This includes expansion to support all Australian pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy students. To acknowledge this achievement and to assist in funding the expanded service PSS is aiming to raise $20,000 through fundraising activities […]
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Support for pharmacists throughout the festive season – Call 1300 244 910 to talk it over with a colleague
Not everyone enjoys the festive season. Work pressures in pharmacy over the holiday period can be substantial with the end of the year “safety-net” rush, Boxing Day sales, holiday crowds in tourist areas and access to other health services such as medial practices are often limited. Many pharmacists do not have the opportunity to relax […]
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R U OK Day – a conversation could change a life
Thursday 11 September is R U OK Day all around Australia. A day to start a conversation and connect with those around you to ensure their well-being. For more information go to www.ruok.org.au. The steps involved are as follows: Ask R U OK? Be specific if you are concerned. Listen without judgement or interruption and […]
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Dispensing Errors and the Mental Workload of Pharmacists – What is on Your Mind?
Last month I wrote about the damaging impact of dispensing errors. Since then I have read about some interesting research which is being undertaken at Bath University in the United Kingdom. The research aims to look at the link between the mental workload of pharmacists and dispensing errors. The research is based on the premise […]