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Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research (JPPR) JOURNAL OF Pharmacy Practice and Research Official Journal of The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia Volume 32, No. 3, September 2002 FORMERLY PHARMACY• Editorials Letters to the Editor Medication Safety Therapeutics Geriatric Therapeutics THE HOSPITAL AUSTRALIAN OF JOURNAL DrugScan Book Review Case Reports Reports Research Pharmacy Practice Other Sections Effective pharmacist involvement in the healthcare team improves patient outcomes Michael Roberts 171 National Competition Policy Review of Pharmacy John Low 174 Pharmacist shortage Suzanne Kainey 175 The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and public hospitals Robert James 175 National Community Pharmacy Database Project Con Berbatis 177 What price safety Changes to test methods and certification for cytotoxic cabinets Bruce Graham, Jill Davis 177 Receiving cytotoxic drugs—standard practice or Russian Roulette Jim Siderov, Maryann Bayles 178 Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia associated with an initial course of bolus fluorouracil Peter Gilbar 178 National Medicines Symposium 2002 David Kong 179 Further education—ever thought of a business degree Ruth Harris 180 Medication safety series Edited by Penny Thornton 181 Treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension Karen E Hirth,Trevor J Williams 185 Treatment of dyslipidaemia in the elderly Richard J MacIsaac, George Jerums 188 Developments in respiratory medicine—2002 Karin Nyfort-Hansen 194 Developments in infectious diseases—2002 Jeffery D Hughes 197 Breaking news 200 Medicines in the elderly Jeffery D Hughes 208 Infliximab in refractory Behcet’s disease David J Maxwell 209 Ketamine as a possible cause of delirium Simon Wein, Odette Spruyt, Rebecca Chapman 212 Child and adolescent psychiatry—an update from Hawaii David P Ellis 216 So that was IT:The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Jean-Pierre Calabretto 219 A randomised controlled trial of medication liaison services—acceptance and use by health professionals Danielle A Stowasser, David M Collins, Michael Stowasser 221 General practitioner acceptance of medication review in Sydney nursing homes Margaret A Smith, Judy M Simpson, Shalom I Benrimoj 227 The use of ACE-inhibitors after myocardial infarction Victoria Overland,W Neil Cottrell, Susan E Tett 232 Issues in the interpretation and design of studies investigating drug-related morbidity and mortality Kylie L Easton-Carter, Colin B Chapman, Jo-anne E Brian 235 Doctors’ preference for the location of a drug information centre leads to a hospital-based clinical pharmacy initiative in India PK Lakshmi, DA Gundu Rao, SB Gore 240 Advertisers’ Index 184 Farewell to Jenny Johnstone 239 SHPA Research & Development Grants Program 242 ISSN 1445-937X. Print Post Approved: PP349181/00284 The JPPR supports the development of pharmacy practice by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and professional opinion. Published quarterly, the Journal features editorials, articles, reviews, reports, letters, and book reviews. It also publishes practice guidelines and other practice-related documents of SHPA and is highly valued by the membership. The Journal provides an important avenue for publication, not only for experienced practitioners, but also for less experienced pharmacists. The Journal actively seeks papers from contributors to SHPA state and national conferences. It is currently abstracted by Australasian Medical Index, Biological Abstracts, EMBASE, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Iowa Drug Information Service and Meditext. It has a cumulative index from 1994 that may be downloaded from the website (www.shpa.org.au/journal/austra.htm). In July 2002, Rosie McKew took over as Managing Editor and has continued to improve the Journal following the fine groundwork laid by her predecessor Jenny Johnstone, with able support from the JPPR Editorial Committee. Special thanks go to the core JPPR team: John Low (Editor in Chief), Rosie McKew, Peter Stuchbery, Graeme Vernon, Kay Hynes, Chris Alderman, Penny Thornton, Karen McNally, Reg Arulappu, Terry Maunsell and Christine Tierney who gave generously of time and expertise to ensure the continual development of the Journal. Branches Providing support and opportunities for professional involvement at a local level. The SHPA Branches play a vital role in supporting and promoting the Society’s activities and in working for members on local issues - some highlights are listed below. Branches also liaise locally with other kindred organisations such as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, other Councils and Boards. ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH.....ACT BRANCH..... ACT Branch Committee Members are: Sue Alexander (Chair & Federal Councillor), Grace Alberto, Gabrielle Cooper, Hieu Huynh, Morna Falkland, Meredith Freeman, Reeta Prasad, Christine Ryburn, Lisa Fromm (Graduate Observer). Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: The ACT Branch met the Minister for Health in relation to workforce issues and recruitment and retention of pharmacists in ACT hospitals. The Branch Committee has been involved with the establishment of a Graduate Pharmacy Course at The University of Canberra and is represented on the Steering Committee. Educational activities: The Committee has organised regular continuing education meetings and held a successful Branch Conference - “Lungs for Life” in October 2002. Emily Diprose was involved in organising a therapeutic update weekend in conjunction with local community pharmacists. Most members of the Branch have been involved with organising the 26th Federal Conference. This commitment in time and energy has meant less Branch Committee meetings and regular C.E. meetings than usual have been held this year. NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH.....NSW BRANCH New South Wales Branch Committee Members are: Peter Murney (Chair), Rebekah Moles (Vice Chair), Jo-anne Brien (Secretary), Thomas Fung (Treasurer), Meredith Verge (Minutes secretary), Peter Barclay (Technician training issues), Beata Bajorek (CE Coordinator), Despina Moustakas, Kylie Easton-Carter (Newsletter Editor), Mechelle Wright (Technician Observer), Amanda Castle & Amy Tsui & Linda Ban & Chris Wyatt (Graduate Observers rotational) and Helen Dowling (Federal Councillor), Penny Thornton (Federal Councillor). Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: The NSW Branch committee continued to represent and further the interests of its members throughout 2002-2003. A number of issues requiring comment or intervention were dealt with as they arose. Advocacy was continued throughout via liaison with the following bodies: • Pharmacy Practice Foundation • The Pharmacy Graduate Training Course • Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (NSW Branch) • The Pharmacy Board of NSW • The University of Sydney • Charles Sturt University Educational activities: Education continued to be an emphasis with highlights being monthly continuing education sessions with good attendance, an active special interest group in renal pharmacy and a special CE session for graduates on OTC medicines in April 2003. A most successful Branch conference was held in Leura in October 2002. 10 The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia ABN 54 004 553 806 ANNUAL REPORT 2003
QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH.....QLD BRANCH..... Queensland Branch Committee Members are: Ian Coombes (Chair), Lisa Nissen (Vice Chair), John Parke (Treasurer), Neil Cottrell (Secretary), Michael Barras (CE Convenor), Skye Windsor (CE convenor), Tony Hall (CE convenor and Newsletter), Elaine Lum (Minutes secretary and Newsletter Editor), Christine Maclean (Federal Councillor), Danielle Stowasser (Federal Councillor). Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Regular news goes to members via the Queensland Branch newsletter, under the guidance of Elaine Lum. The Queensland Branch committee has continued to play a role in lobbying Queensland Health on significant matters affecting pharmacy services and patient outcomes such as the PBS introduction. Input has been made to many Queensland Health planning documents and position statements. Committee members are involved with negotiations with Queensland Health, Allied Health Human Resource Advisory staff together with the union representatives on unresolved issues resulting from the Stuchbery Review of Queensland Health Pharmacy Services. In addition they are liaising on a review of staffing structures and pay scales in relation to other allied health professionals, and interstate pay awards. Members represent the hospital pharmacy profession in a number of advisory capacities as follows: • Queensland Health Pharmacy Advisory Committee - Ian Coombes • Queensland Health Drug Therapy Protocol Steering Committee - Lisa Nissen • Queensland Health Pharmacy Support Personnel Oversight Committee - Christine Maclean • University of Queensland Pharmacy Board of Studies - Michael Barras • University of Queensland, School of Pharmacy, Management Committee for Post graduate Studies - Dr Danielle Stowasser • Medication Safety Task Force of the Australian Council for Safety and Quality Council - Dr Danielle Stowasser Educational activities: The Queensland Branch Conference - Reducing Risk, The Cornerstone of Hospital Pharmacy - was held in Brisbane in November 2002 and was well supported by the Queensland members. The committee, with help from the Queensland Health Quality Improvement and Enhancement Project, Quality Use of Medicines Program, also ran a very successful workshop on “Continuity of Care” in North Queensland, Townsville, in September 2002 which was attended by pharmacists, nurses and nurse managers. The continuing education officers have planned a seminar on “getting research presented and published” later this year. This will include abstract writing and oral presentation skills. Members have also been able to attend national seminars held in Brisbane this year, including a rural clinical pharmacy seminar in March. Continuing education co-ordinators (Michael Barras and Skye Windsor) continue to run an exceptionally well supported program (average 60 attendees) at monthly meetings. In liaison with Queensland Health, Quality Improvement and Enhancement Project, Quality Use of Medicines Program - all continuing education sessions are put onto a narrated CD power point presentation distributed to all rural and remote members. SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH.....SA & NT BRANCH..... South Australia & Northern Territory Branch Committee Members are: Chris Doecke (Chair), Joy Gailer (Vice-Chair/ PSA liaison), Kathy Tuck (Secretary), Anna McClure (Treasurer), Carol Smith & Daniel Scandrett-Smith (Continuing Education), Matthew Cervelli & Bhavini Patel & Paul Tait (Newsletter editors), Carol Smith (Technician liaison), Bhavini Patel (NT liaison), Jill Annett & Wanda Haines & Judy Manning (Technician Observers), Rebecca Granger & Sally Kaesler & Adam Phillips (Trainee Observers), Naomi Burgess (Federal Councillor). Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: Major issues that have occupied the committee this year have included nurse practitioner prescribing, pharmacy technician training programs and competency based re-registration for pharmacists. SHPA has a representative (C Doecke) on the DHS Nurse Practitioner Prescribing & Supplying Medications Working Group. The purpose of the group is to establish a safe and robust process to enable limited nurse practitioner prescribing. One of the main achievements has been the recognition of the group that prescribing and supply should be separate processes and preferably undertaken by different health professions. While interest in pharmacy technician training has always be a focus of SHPA, discussions have increased recently with the release of the National Health Training Package (NHTP) Certificates III and IV in Health Service Assistance (Hospital/Community Health Pharmacy Assistance). Competency based re-registration will be implemented in South Australia in 2004 and SHPA is working with the Board to ensure a smooth implementation. Educational activities: The monthly continuing education program, coordinated by Carol Smith and Daniel Scandrett-Smith, has continued to be a feature of the services to members and other pharmacists. Video taping of the meetings enables dissemination of the information to our NT and country members unable to attend. The major activity in the second half of 2002 was the SA & NT Branch Conference. A record 148 registrants attended the conference. Special thanks to Joy Gailer for leading the Conference Organising Committee. TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH.....TAS BRANCH..... Tasmanian Branch Committee Members are: Sarah Herd (Chair), George Taylor (Vice-Chair), Cameron Randall (Secretary), Catherine Drake (Treasurer and Federal Councillor), Peter Fowler (Minutes Secretary), Jan Taylor, Tom Simpson, Camille Boland, Kate McCormack and Sharryn Heard (Nov 2002 to April 2003). Advocacy, Workforce and Membership activities: SHPA Annual General Meeting held in Hobart and Launceston was well attended by members and was the forum for a fantastic social evening that was enjoyed by all. Members represent the hospital pharmacy profession in a number of advisory capacities as follows: • Pharmacy Board of Tasmania - Jan Taylor • Tasmanian Southern Division of General Practice National • School of Pharmacy Steering Committee - Peter Fowler Prescribing Service Advisory Group - Camille Boland • Pharmacy Board of Tas Competency Committee - George Taylor • Pharmacy Liaison Committee - George Taylor and • Graduate Accreditation Program - Michael Connolly Cameron Randall ANNUAL REPORT 2003 ABN 54 004 553 806 The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia 11
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