THE winter issue of SHPA's new member journal Pharmacy Growth, Research, Innovation and Training (Pharmacy GRIT) highlights the "culture of continuous improvement and high-quality patient care" hospital pharmacists bring, SHPA acting ceo Andrew Matthews said in an introduction.
"Our 'Innovation at the Frontline' feature highlights the innovative work of SHPA members and what this means for clinical safety, patient accessibility to health services and improvements in patient care," he said.
"Delivery of chemotherapy at home, improvements in transitions of care between acute and primary care, radiopharmacy, accessibility to new Hepatitis C medicines, opioid stewardship and pharmacists in general practice are just some of the examples where our members are making real differences."
In the feature article, SHPA federal councillor Deirdre Criddle discusses her role as a clinical pharmacist in the Complex Needs Coordination Team (CoNeCT) based at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth.
"CoNeCT is more than a hospital outreach service and often serves individuals without a medical home," said Criddle.
"The pharmacist enables conversations with GPs, hospital specialists and community pharmacies and bridges the gaps.
"My relationship with GPs and community pharmacists is crucial in ensuring appropriate handover of care of our CoNeCT clients."
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