How to identify red-flag symptoms and refer patients appropriately Pharmacy teams must understand how to help patients who are experiencing red-flag symptoms through providing appropriate advice and escalation.…
How the London Ambulance Service is working to transform medicines management A pharmacist-led medicines modernisation programme has transformed the way drugs are stored, tracked and accessed by clinicians at London Ambulance Service.…
All emergency departments must have dedicated pharmacist, royal college and UKCPA say The joint statement also says that there should be one whole-time equivalent pharmacist for every ten resuscitation beds in an emergency department.…
Welsh government backs RPS Wales plan to transform hospital pharmacy The Welsh government has accepted all 36 recommendations made by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society in Wales in a review of hospital pharmacy in the country.…
Heat-related illnesses: physiology, symptoms and management As climate change increases the likelihood of extreme temperatures, pharmacy professionals need to be prepared to support patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.…
Management of poisonings: the pharmacist’s role How to identify, diagnose and manage poisonings in an emergency care setting.…
Signs, symptoms and management of pancreatitis Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Learn about the signs, symptoms and management strategies for both types.…
My digital journey: from GP pharmacist to clinical lead for NHS 111 Though far from easy, an MSc in digital skills offered Mark Allen an opportunity to switch from GP pharmacy to specialist clinical lead for NHS 111 Wales.…
Pharmacies report three-fold increase in patients seeking emergency medicine A Welsh health board has reported a 345% increase in the number of people seeking emergency medicine in December 2022, compared with the same month in 2021.…
Electrolyte disturbances: causes and management This article details the clinical presentations of the most common electrolyte disturbances and how to treat them.…
