Page 3 - Federal Budget Submission 2016-17
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Contents
Summary 4
About PSA 5
Background 5
Medicines use in Australia 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders continue to experience worse health 6 Importance of medication adherence 7 Optimising the management of long-term conditions 7 Pharmacists are an integral part of the primary care team 8
Integrating pharmacists into General Practice 10
Role of pharmacists 10 Current challenges 11 Proposed solution 11 Demonstrated benefits 12
Integrating pharmacists into Aboriginal Health Services 13
Role of pharmacists 13 Current challenges 14 Proposed solution 14 Demonstrated benefits 14
The role of pharmacists in health reform 15
Developing a responsive and flexible workforce 15
eHealth initiatives supporting Quality Use of Medicines 16
Recording and Reporting of Drugs of Dependence 16 Equitable eHealth incentives to promote uptake 17
Solutions for a stronger, more sustainable primary care system 17 References 18
