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Making safe and wise decisions for biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and other specialised medicines.
Value in Prescribing — Immunoglobulin products.
Immunoglobulin (Ig) products provide critical therapy for people with immunodeficiencies and immune-type neurological conditions.
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Activities for pharmacists to maintain best practice and earn CPD credits.
This course will provide you with an overview of the diagnostic approach to urinary tract infections (UTI) in residents in aged-care facilities.
This interactive case study has been designed to help you improve accuracy in identifying elevated blood pressure in patients as well as better interpret the results of both in-clinic and out-of-clinic assessments.
Deprescribing is the process of discontinuing drugs that are either potentially harmful or no longer required.
It can be achieved in older people and may be associated with improved health outcomes without long-term adverse effects.
This module offered by the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance is designed to help you adapt your vaccination communication skills, to effectively meet the needs of all parents.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection is one of the most common indications for antibiotic use in the community. However, the Gram-negative organisms that can cause the infection are becoming more resistant to antibiotics.
Adherence to drug regimens is critical to optimise therapeutic outcomes. To aid adherence patient preferences must be discussed when considering the timing of doses, especially for chronic therapy.
Belinda is a 22-year old woman with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Her first episode of psychosis occurred when she was 19 years old. She is a regular patient in your clinic, however you haven't seen her previously.
Dietary supplements are the most common type of complementary medicine in Australia, reportedly used by 47% of the population. Vitamins and minerals are particularly popular.
Like all medicines, supplements can cause potential harms such as adverse reactions, drug interactions, monetary cost, delay of more effective therapy, false hope, and increased medication burden.
Learn the principles of safe prescribing and how to correctly complete the National Standard Medication Charts.
