This article was sponsored and developed in collaboration with PSA and Carers NSW[/caption]
However, pharmacists may perceive medication errors or non-adherence as a carer’s inability to fulfil this role,PSA grassroots draft scripts for email and phone conversations
Draft email
Dear Mr/Ms XXX,
We know our health system has faced immense pressure over recent years. Pharmacists are too often overlooked and undervalued, despite the...
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