New PSA clinical conference
August 9, 2011
MEDICATION adherence will be a
key focus of a new conference
launched by the NSW Branch of the
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
this morning.
PharmacyLIVE!, which will take
place in Sydney on 17-18
September, is described as “one of
the biggest clinical updates for
pharmacists in NSW,” with PSA
NSW president Charlie Benrimoj
saying the event aims to enhance
pharmacists’ knowledge and skills
in managing patients suffering from
chronic diseases.
It also targets a stroke awareness
campaign to be funded by the new
NSW Coalition government, which
Benrimoj said “provides a template
for future pharmacy based
programs targeting chronic disease
management.
“We all know that numerous
patients stop taking medications
prescribed to them for the
treatment of chronic disease, often
within one year of their initial
diagnosis,” he said.
Benrimoj said this lack of
adherence leads to less than
optimal health outcomes.
“The need for pharmacy based
patient education and support is
increasing,” he added, meaning
there are “exciting professional and
financial opportunities available to
the pharmacy profession as a result”.
PharmacyLIVE! 2011 will be
organised in streams covering
seven National Health Priority
Areas, and the event is being
presented in collaboration with a
range of organisations including
Arthritis Australia, The Heart
Foundation, Asthma Foundation
NSW, Alzheimer’s Australia and The
Australian Diabetes Council.
A special Clinical Interventions
workshop will also feature, to assist
participants in providing further
professional services.
Attendance at the conference will
award up to 26 Group 2 CPD Credits
and earlybird discounts are
available for bookings by 19 Aug.
For info call 02 9431 1100.
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