Monthly Archives: June 2010
Meet You in the Lobby
As Australia’s centre of power and authority, Canberra has a significant lobbying industry. Advocacy in the nation’s capital is an indispensable part of doing business in the health sector, given the sector’s size, the numerous vested and sectoral interests, the … Continue reading
It’s Quality Time
Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) is one of Australia’s National Medicines Policy’s central objectives. But what does it mean in practice? Beyond the ‘right drug, right dose, right time’ adage, QUM can have different meanings for different people and organisations: … Continue reading
The Top 5: Change Drivers in Doctor/Patient Interaction
Tim Usherwood is Professor of General Practice at the University of Sydney and is in clinical practice at Sydney’s Aboriginal Medical Service. At the recent National Medicines Symposium, Usherwood reminded us that today’s consumers have easy access to health information. … Continue reading
