Lost in fine print: how patient information leaflets are failing patients Is it time for there to be a change in how patient information leaflets are presented in order to improve health literacy and cut down on accidental double dosing?…
Training to spot microaggressions should be mandatory in pharmacy foundation education Ensuring structured training on microaggressions during pharmacy foundation training would enable the retention of a diverse workforce and support safe prescribing practice.…
What increasing impact factors mean for the RCPharm research journals The latest impact metrics from Clarivate and Scopus have been published, showing a positive trend for the Royal College of Pharmacy research journals.…
The patient information leaflet: is it really working for patients? How a broader approach to medicines information will encourage safer use and better understanding for patients.…
One-third of patients do not seek help for ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms A survey conducted by Cancer Research UK has found that patients did not contact their GP owing to factors such as believing it would be difficult to make an appointment.…
Psoriasis: presentation, diagnosis and management An overview of psoriasis, including its clinical features, diagnosis and management, as well as how pharmacists can optimise care.…
How pharmacists can implement effective health coaching in everyday practice Health coaching is an effective approach that pharmacists can use to guide patients into making healthier choices.…
A pharmacy guide for smoking cessation consultations This step-by-step guide outlines how pharmacists and pharmacy teams can encourage patients to make an initial decision to quit smoking, going on to provide advice and support on nicotine replacement therapy and relapse prevention.…
Why Ramadan is a clinical opportunity for pharmacy Samira Osman shares how pharmacists can be proactive in supporting patients during Ramadan to reduce avoidable harms.…
Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk This real-world dilemma examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients.…
