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Options when topical treatments aren’t enough Options when topical treatments aren’t enough

Options when topical treatments aren’t enough

  • 13 August 2021
  • Patient decision aids

Options when topical treatments aren’t enough

  • 13 August 2021
  • Patient decision aids
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Episode 33: Talking to parents about the COVID vaccine

  • 22 October 2021
  • Podcasts

Episode 33: Talking to parents about the COVID vaccine

  • 22 October 2021
  • Podcasts

In this episode, NPS MedicineWise medical advisor Dr Caroline West interviews Professor Julie Leask to discuss the COVID 19 vaccination and it’s availability to children over the age of 12. They discuss the hesitancy some parents have toward the vaccines and how to address the questions parents have.

Professor Leask works with the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, the Sydney Institute for Emerging Infectious Diseases, is a Visiting fellow for the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance and works at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia


Further resources:

National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS): Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation. Talking with parents who have questions.

NPS MedicineWise: Talking with hesitant parents and carers about COVID-19 vaccines and their children

Consumers Health Forum (CHF): It’s worth the shot. Brief intervention for primary care providers to support community confidence in COVID vaccination


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Episode 32: Champix / Varenicline recall

  • 31 August 2021
  • Podcasts

Episode 32: Champix / Varenicline recall

  • 31 August 2021
  • Podcasts

In this episode, NPS MedicineWise educational visitor and pharmacist Kara Joyce interviews NPS MedicineWise medical advisor and GP Dr Anna Samecki to discuss the recent TGA alert around varenicline (marketed as Champix) and the implications for practice.

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

  • 19 July 2021
  • Podcasts

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

  • 19 July 2021
  • Podcasts

In this episode NPS MedicineWise CEO 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.

They discuss the vital role health professionals play in communicating harms and benefits with consumers.

They also consider why clinicians should take an interest in the upcoming review of the National Medicines Policy, and Steve bids farewell ahead of stepping down as NPS MedicineWise CEO at the end of July.

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

  • 2 July 2021
  • Podcasts

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

  • 2 July 2021
  • Podcasts

In this episode about health literacy, 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.

New survey findings have shown that one in five consumers rarely or never felt comfortable asking their doctor, pharmacist or nurse when they needed more information. Steve, Debra and Leanne discuss how health literacy is a fundamental pathway to good healthcare, practical ways health professionals can help consumers feel more in control of their own health care, and why it’s so important to include consumers in shaping health care messages.

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Up-titrating heart failure medicines: A practical guide Up-titrating heart failure medicines: A practical guide

Up-titrating heart failure medicines: A practical guide

  • 31 May 2021
  • MedicineWise News

Up-titrating heart failure medicines: A practical guide

  • 31 May 2021
  • MedicineWise News
Thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease Thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease

Thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient action plans

Thiopurines for inflammatory bowel disease

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient action plans
Deciding on the best way to use my ulcerative colitis medicines Deciding on the best way to use my ulcerative colitis medicines

Deciding on the best way to use my ulcerative colitis medicines

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient decision aids

Deciding on the best way to use my ulcerative colitis medicines

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient decision aids
Low-dose methotrexate for Crohn’s disease Low-dose methotrexate for Crohn’s disease

Low-dose methotrexate for Crohn’s disease

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient action plans

Low-dose methotrexate for Crohn’s disease

  • 21 April 2021
  • Patient action plans
Accessing nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products Accessing nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products

Accessing nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products

  • 29 April 2021
  • Fact sheets and FAQs

Accessing nicotine e-cigarettes and nicotine vaping products

  • 29 April 2021
  • Fact sheets and FAQs