Episode 31: Medicines safety, health literacy and the National Medicines Policy in a pandemic world

Adj A/Prof Steve Morris is joined by Professor Andrew McLachlan, Head of School and Dean of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney, to discuss how the COVID pandemic has sparked a growing interest among consumers in medicines and treatments.

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Episode 30: New survey results shine a light on health literacy in Australia

NPS MedicineWise CEO Adj A/Prof Steve Morris is joined by health consumer advocate Debra Letica and CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells to discuss new survey findings which show that one in five consumers rarely or never felt comfortable asking their doctor, pharmacist or nurse when they needed more information.

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Video series: Asking painful questions

Living with pain can be challenging. Finding the best possible management can also be challenging – because everyone experiences pain in a unique way. Hear more about the experiences of people living with pain and of healthcare professionals involved in pain management in the video series, Asking painful questions.

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Supporting COVID-19 vaccination safety and reporting

Providing Australian health professionals and consumers with evidence-based information to support quality use of COVID-19 vaccinations

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Opioids: Communication videos

A series of four educational videos which aim to support effective conversations between health professionals and patients about the use of opioids for managing chronic non-cancer pain.

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Being medicinewise

NPS MedicineWise has a wide range of resources to help individuals, community groups and health services to promote being medicinewise.

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COVID-19 Information hub

COVID-19 information to support prescribers, dispensers and healthcare consumers.

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Opioids information video

This animated video from NPS MedicineWise and the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) provides information to people who may be considering taking opioids for chronic (ongoing) non-cancer pain. 

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Now is the time to update your medicines list

It’s important to keep an up-to-date list of your medicines in case you need to go into hospital unexpectedly

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Health professionals

Heart failure: taking an active role

Early diagnosis of heart failure and effective management keeps people out of hospital and helps them live better, longer lives


Heart failure: taking an active role

This program discusses how health professionals are ideally placed to identify patients with heart failure and provide effective life-saving therapy.


Heart failure: taking an active role
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CPD Activities

Heart failure: an active role for GPs and patients

Medicinewise News

Up-titrating heart failure medicines: A practical guide

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For consumers

I might have heart failure, what do I need to know?

Your GP, or another trusted health professional, has suggested you may have heart failure. Read on for an introduction to the condition and a guide on what tests can help find out if you have it.

Heart failure

Introducing medicines for heart failure

Heart failure

How can I take an active role in managing my heart failure?

Lifestyle

Lifestyle choices for better health


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In focus

Health professionals

News

Biological medicines and COVID-19 FAQs

News

Nicotine vaping products: practice implications of scheduling changes

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Mild asthma: practical considerations and a new treatment option

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Vaccination

The flu jab, explained

Medicines

Medicines and brand names, explained

Medicines

Understanding biosimilars

Influenza vaccines and COVID-19: what you need to know
Vaccination

Influenza vaccines and COVID-19: what you need to know

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Bevacizumab biosimilar now PBS-listed

The bevacizumab biosimilar (MVASI) has been added to the PBS under the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy Program for public and private hospitals.

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Our new and ongoing programs for healthcare professionals

   

A primary care data and quality improvement program developed and managed by NPS MedicineWise with funding support from the Australian Government Department of Health. MedicineInsight supports quality improvement in general practice, post-market surveillance of medicines, Australian health policy and primary care research.

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Enabling clinicians, consumers and healthcare stakeholders to start important conversations about tests, treatments and procedures where evidence shows they provide no benefit, or in some cases, lead to harm.

Choosing Wisely in General Practice

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Providing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners with evidence-based education on quality and safe use of medicines, medical tests and other technologies. A component of the program will also provide consumer resources to help improve medicines literacy within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Practical information, tools and resources for health professionals and staff to help improve the quality of health care and safety for patients

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Medicine Finder

Find information on medicines by active ingredient or brand name

Medicines and brand names, explained

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MedicineWise App

Keep track of medicines and access important health info any time and anywhere, especially in emergencies.

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The Doctor’s Bag App

Emergency drug doses at your fingertips

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