September 2021, which also doubles up as Pharmacy Month, I received a call from a colleague in her Community Service (commserv) post at All Saints Hospital, Ngcobo. The same hospital where I did my commserv the year prior. She asked, “When do I think is the right time to start applying for post-commserv Pharmacist positions?…
We look at the definition of the neuro-developmental disorder called ADD & ADHD focusing on the top 3 symptom groups of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. We note the importance of the holistic approach prior to getting to a diagnosis. This looks at the patient’s medical history developmental history psycho-social history assessment of co-existing medical conditions…
In this episode we look at the general link between diseases and medicines. Who comes up with different disease conditions for humans because it seems like our pets and animals don’t suffer a similar fate? Is it just nature? When we have given the disease a name, does nature equally provide a treatment/ cure? Pharmaceutical…
In this episode we look at the definition of medical aid and highlight that it is medical insurance. This means all submitted claims are according to the scheme rules. The hospitals, doctors and pharmacists aren’t simply claiming items against a budget like with a credit card. All items claimed on medical aid must comply with…
In this episode, we look at why the government chose to go with the more expensive and invasive COVID19 lab test instead of using the cheaper & less invasive rapid finger prick tests. Also, what is the role of multivitamins? Do they help those who are negative? Do they help those who have been identified…