PSA mental health focus
August 15, 2011
THE Pharmaceutical Society of
Australia has announced a review
and revision of the Statement of
Mental Health Care Capabilities for
Pharmacists 2009, with the move
following a major workshop
convened by the Mental Health
Council of Australia last week.
The project, “gifted” to the PSA by
the Australian Pharmacy Council,
will be led by PSA Vice-President
Claire O’Reilly who said the
Statement would be updated to
reflect the 2010 revision of PSA’s
Competency Standards for
pharmacists.
“This is an exciting opportunity
for PSA to more clearly define the
role of pharmacists in this important
area of healthcare,” she said.
“PSA will adopt an inclusive,
collaborative and transparent
approach to our review of the
Capability Statement, which will
include broad consultation both
within and beyond the profession.”
O’Reilly said the project would
aim to develop a product that is
supported and understood by
pharmacists, as well as being
embraced by key stakeholders
including consumers, carers and
other health professionals.
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