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So you want to collaborate? – a US experience
Collaboration between doctors and pharmacists is not a new thought, and when performed correctly and ethically, it works well for both sides. But mostly this is an exception, it only seems to work if the pharmacist takes up the role of being a second class citizen with floor-mat privileges. It is simply a power play…
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Basic Patient Engagement
The term “Patient Engagement” is appearing in pharmacy media at an increasing rate. But what is meant by this term and is there more than one form of patient engagement? The quick answer is that the term is not new, but has been expanded to include patient sharing between various health professions. Patient engagement has…
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Marketing Focus- What Industry are you in?
How strikingly honest! The recent statement by the newly appointed Managing Director of the Myer department store network was refreshingly candid and open.He declared that in recent years Myer had lost its relevance to many consumers and that it would take at least 3 years to redress.The figures and history support and endorse those sentiments.Since…
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Take charge of your attitude
A mother was ready for a few minutes of relaxation after a long and demanding day. However, her young daughter had other plans for her mother’s time. “Read me a story, Mommy,” the little girl pleaded. “Give Mommy a few minutes to relax. Then I’ll be happy to read you a story,” the mother replied. …
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What Happens if the Bees Die?
Everyone knows that without bees, a whole bunch of crops would cease to reproduce. But when you think about 70 percent of the fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts we consume suddenly no longer being viable resources, that’s pretty mind-blowing. That’s around $200 billion in global agricultural revenue alone, not to mention, you know, all the…
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PSA Media Releases – 1. PSA-MIMS Intern of the year (NT & SA) 2. Maintain Current Pharmacy System
March 30, 2015 South Australia/Northern Territory PSA/MIMS Intern of the Year award announced South Australian intern Philip Spyrou has been announced as the PSA MIMS Australia SA/NT Intern of the Year for 2014. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of exceptional interns in developing skills for their professional career. Presenting the award SA/NT PSA Branch President, Ms Sue Edwards, said: …
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NPS Media Releases – 1. Warfarin Patient Education 2. PPI Step-Down Process
Latest edition of Australian Prescriber out now 1 APRIL 2015 PATIENT EDUCATION ABOUT WARFARIN PIVOTAL TO SUCCESSFUL USE Warfarin can be a challenging drug to manage. Long-term anticoagulation is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation at risk of stroke, and for those with recurrent venous thrombosis or prosthetic heart valves. An article in the latest issue of Australian…
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EDITORIAL for Monday 30 March 2015
Welcome to this weeks’ edition of i2P (Information to Pharmacists) dated 30 March 2015. All is not morally well in the world of pharmacy. As pharmacists we exist as individuals often belonging to specific groups, factions or other forms of association. As a member of a profession the behaviour of each individual reflects on the…
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Let The Games Begin – Sussan Ley to centre-stage please
Often, in the turmoil of disinformation that screams from the various mastheads of mainstream media and the “butt” covering by those targeted, it is little wonder that we pharmacists get confused. While we recognise each other as being part of a “family” we are definitely not united because of the power politics of the day…
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Pharmacy Inertia is Crippling Development – Build Clinical Spaces and Move into your Local Area Market Plan
I was standing at the reception counter at my local GP waiting to make an appointment for my next visit. It was a hive of activity with conversations animatedly occurring all around me. It was obviously going to be a bit of a wait before I got my turn and I started to observe more…