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Concern over compo reforms
Friday | May 16 2025THE NSW Government has proposed changes to workers compensation claims for psychological injury, with a parliamentary inquiry into the new laws starting today.
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Falls leading cause of serious injury in women
Friday | May 16 2025NEW data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that unintentional falls remain the leading cause of injury hospitalisation and death for women since 2017-18, responsible for 122,800 (57%) hospitalisations and 3,400 (58%) deaths in 2022-23.
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IPE Colloquium focus on trust
Thursday | May 15 2025TRUST was the key theme at the 2025 Interprofessional Education (IPE) Colloquium hosted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) on 13 May.
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Overwork linked with HC worker brain changes
Thursday | May 15 2025LONG working hours may alter the structure of the brain, particularly the areas associated with emotional regulation and executive function, such as working memory and problem solving, according to preliminary research involving healthcare workers.
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Designer Brands branches into premium skincare products
Thursday | May 15 2025DB COSMETICS is expanding beyond makeup to launch a dedicated skincare collection, bringing its approach to high-quality, affordable beauty into the world of skincare.
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Meds education key to AF management
Thursday | May 15 2025UNTREATED atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to one in 10 deaths, with up to 45% of high-risk patients missing out on potentially life-saving anticoagulant therapy despite clear benefits, according to recent research.
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PSA launches pall care skills training
Wednesday | May 14 2025A NEW national training program has been developed by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) to provide pharmacists with the knowledge, skills and compassion they need to support people receiving palliative and end-of-life care.
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Impacts of dispensing with distraction
Wednesday | May 14 2025A NEW study has found that distractions due to phone calls, face-to-face consumer inquiries and out-of-scope questions from staff impacted the dispensing process, pharmacists' workload, performance, wellbeing and patient wait times.
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Refreshed Ministry welcomed
Tuesday | May 13 2025MARK Butler has been reappointed Minister for Health and Aged Care in a cabinet reshuffle yesterday, with the pharmacy sector welcoming his continuation in the role.
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Credentialing transition extended
Tuesday | May 13 2025THE Pharmacy Programs Administrator has extended transition arrangements for pharmacists delivering Medication Management Review (MMR) and Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) services.
