#CPC24 is finally here The PSA Consultant Pharmacist Conference is here in Cairns over the next 3 days, 3-5 May. Follow along for updates on the world of #Consultant #Pharmacists PSA

Like a "sick day" action plans for those pts with diabetes, pharmacists working in areas of extreme heat should consider preparing a "heat day action plan" for patients at risk of heat related illness- spoiler, we're all at risk! Dr. Nicole Sleeman from #DoctorsfortheEnvironment

"Mindlessly prescribing is just polluting the planet"- Dr. Nicole Sleeman. All pharmacists have a focus on #deprescribing from a clinical perspective but I'm reminded today that unnecessary and unwanted medicines have a significant carbon footprint! PSA

"As #Healthcareprofessionals we should be experts in health, not just in disease" LOVE THIS. PSA #CPC24

#Medicinal #cannabis, a whole new world and completely foreign to many HCP's! A great summary by pharmacist, Pippa Travers-Mason on the potential for medicinal cannabis across multiple organ systems! #CPC24 PSA

We all want to win things, but #medication related issues topping the complaints list in Aged Care is not something we want a 1st place ribbon for. No greater reason for embedding #Pharmacists On Site in #AgedCare! The time has come! PSA

The #IPAC trial results are clear. 23.9% improvement in self-reported health status. If we're serious about #personcentredcare.... Just. Fund. It. Australian Government Mark Butler MP PSA #CPC24

Certainly more joys than challenges! #Ruraldoesitbetter

You've sold it to me Debbie Rigby, next prescribing audit at the GP clinic I work in will definitely be looking at lifetime dose of oral corticosteroids. There are all kinds of stewardship roles that #pharmacists can play. Let's add OCS Stewardship to the list PSA #CPC24

The King of Deprescribing Peter Tenni tells us it's time for us to change our thoughts on how withdrawal works. The change to the receptors hangs around after the drug is looong gone. A huge role for pharmacists going forward is sloooooooooooow tapering. PSA #CPC24

Lots of focus over the past 2 days on deprescribing. Environment. Pt preference. Cost. Harm. We've always known there are lots of reasons for deprescribing unnecessary PPI's, the addition of the increased risk of dementia as told by Jeff Hughes is now another! #CPC24

Multifactorial approach requires a #multidisciplinaryteam. Diabetes- it's not just about their glycaemic control it's: Weight. Cardiovascular risk. CKD. #GPPharmacists can contribute to Heart Health Checks and they should be done for all pts with diabetes PSA #CPC24

So turns out afferent stimulation of the trigeminal nerve by a hand held fan decreases the feeling of breathlessness for a pt with COPD. Here I was thinking Debbie Rigby just liked the Marilyn Munroe wind in my hair look. PSA #CPC24 Lung Foundation Australia

When I was at uni, GP Pharmacists weren't a thing. Not the norm 5yrs ago when I started. It’s gaining momentum, but still not the norm now. We are going to make that change. .. because everywhere medicines are pharmacists must be. #CPC24 PSA psa.org.au/cpc24-nation-l…

Join our webinar on 14 May at 7pm AEST Learn from pharmacists who've implemented Travel Health services in their pharmacy as part of the Statewide Community Pharmacy Pilot Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your practice Register now: buff.ly/4doe8Nh PSA

PSA24 Conference has kicked off! New venue, same vibe, a whole lot of pharmacists keen to talk all things pharmacy! PSA #PSA24SYD

We're #CONFERENCING today people! An #extrovertednerdsparadise Melissa Doyle AM had done her research! Missing my top of the table netball clash to be at #PSA24SYD My role as GK, the last line of defence, not dissimilar to my role as a pharmacist in med safety PSA

Star line up in the Scope of Practice panel- Peter Guthrey, Shane Jackson, Professor Lisa Nissen, Leanne Wells and Penny Shakesphere. Changes to scope need to either strengthen MDT, focus on prevention or keep ppl out of hosp. GP Pharmacist role will do all 3! PSA #PSA24SYD

Day 2 at #PSA24SYD kicks off with Anne Ruston #Practitioners, #Politicians, and #Peakbodies need to master the art of driving health policy- steering, braking, and accelerating in sync to avoid a Policy Pile-up. Govt need to #codesign #listen work #handinglove PSA

AI in healthcare is booming Get on board & harness it in areas like healthcare training & education as PSA have with AUDIRIE AI. But we certainly don't need to fear it will take our jobs because there is not now, & perhaps never will be "Artificial Empathy" #PSA24SYD