Pharmacist prescribing offers significant opportunities to improve access to care, but it also brings new clinical, legal and professional responsibilities. What standards will pharmacist prescribers be held to, and how can they demonstrate that their decisions were reasonable?

In this episode of Be Risk Ready, host Amy Minion, Lead Pharmacist, Education and Professional Development at PDL, is joined by Peta-Ann Teague, General Practitioner and Medical Lead for James Cook University’s Pharmacist Prescribing course, and Scott Ames, Principal Lawyer at Meridian Lawyers.

Together, they examine what it means to assess an undifferentiated patient, recognise the limits of individual scope and make an appropriate referral.

You’ll also hear why clinical reasoning and comprehensive records are essential if a prescribing decision is questioned, along with practical guidance on patient privacy, professional boundaries and the responsible use of AI.

The discussion makes one point clear: safe prescribing is not simply about choosing a medicine, but being able to explain and support the clinical judgement behind the decision.

 

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Pharmacist prescribing offers significant opportunities to improve access to care, but it also brings new clinical, legal and professional responsibilities. What standards will pharmacist prescribers be held to, and how can they demonstrate that their decisions were reasonable?
In this episode of Be Risk Ready, host Amy Minion, Lead Pharmacist, Education and Professional Development at PDL, is joined by Peta-Ann Teague, General Practitioner and Medical Lead for James Cook University&rsquo;s Pharmacist Prescribing course, and Scott Ames, Principal Lawyer at Meridian Lawyers.
Together, they examine what it means to assess an undifferentiated patient, recognise the limits of individual scope and make an appropriate referral.
You&rsquo;ll also hear why clinical reasoning and comprehensive records are essential if a prescribing decision is questioned, along with practical guidance on patient privacy, professional boundaries and the responsible use of AI.
The discussion makes one point clear: safe prescribing is not simply about choosing a medicine, but being able to explain and support the clinical judgement behind the decision.
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Be Risk Ready - A PDL Podcast is produced for <a href="https://pdl.org.au/">PDL</a> by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333

Every workplace has its risks, but when people’s lives are in your hands, those risks skyrocket. Pharmacists know this better than anyone. More than a century ago, a group of Australian pharmacists founded Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) to ensure their colleagues had the support and protection they needed.

Fast forward to today: PDL remains a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation, supporting over 32,000 Australian pharmacists. Its mission is the same as day one: to have your back as you navigate the challenges and high stakes of modern pharmacy practice.

Now, PDL is expanding on that commitment with the Be Risk Ready podcast. A fresh, engaging way for pharmacists to stay ahead of potential pitfalls in practice. 

Hosted by Amy Minion, Professional Development pharmacist at PDL,Be Risk Ready features candid conversations with industry experts who share real-life scenarios and practical strategies to prevent errors and manage risk, helping you work more safely and arming you with knowledge to protect your patients, your profession, and yourself.

So listen to Be Risk Ready – because when the stakes are high, managing risk correctly makes all the difference.

 

Be Risk Ready - A PDL Podcast is produced for PDL by:

SoundCartel
+61 3 9882 8333

Every workplace has its risks, but when people&rsquo;s lives are in your hands, those risks skyrocket. Pharmacists know this better than anyone. More than a century ago, a group of Australian pharmacists founded Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) to ensure their colleagues had the support and protection they needed.
Fast forward to today: PDL remains a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation, supporting over 32,000 Australian pharmacists. Its mission is the same as day one: to have your back as you navigate the challenges and high stakes of modern pharmacy practice.
Now, PDL is expanding on that commitment with the Be Risk Ready podcast. A fresh, engaging way for pharmacists to stay ahead of potential pitfalls in practice.&nbsp;
Hosted by Amy Minion, Professional Development pharmacist at PDL, Be Risk Ready features candid conversations with industry experts who share real-life scenarios and practical strategies to prevent errors and manage risk, helping you work more safely and arming you with knowledge to protect your patients, your profession, and yourself.
So listen to Be Risk Ready &ndash; because when the stakes are high, managing risk correctly makes all the difference.
&nbsp;
Be Risk Ready - A PDL Podcast is produced for <a href="https://pdl.org.au">PDL</a> by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333