Ross Ferguson
@rossferguson.pharmsky.app
NICE CKS deputy editor, head of pharmacy content, F1 fan, amateur chef, serial golf ball loser #Pharmsky
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Really need to pick the brains of a doctor who treats diabetes in children for medical publication - have been sending out many emails but tumbleweed. Please raise your hands!! #medsky @parthaskar.bsky.social @diabetesuk.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Really need to pick the brains of a doctor who treats diabetes in children for medical publication - have been sending out many emails but tumbleweed. Please raise your hands!! #medsky @parthaskar.bsky.social @diabetesuk.bsky.social
A new NICE CKS topic was released earlier this month: Cushing’s Syndrome
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cushi...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cushi...
CKS is only available in the UK
The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories
cks.nice.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
A new NICE CKS topic was released earlier this month: Cushing’s Syndrome
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cushi...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/cushi...
Been to this hotel before, it’s very nice. Not sure I’ll be using all the facilities on offer this time
February 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Been to this hotel before, it’s very nice. Not sure I’ll be using all the facilities on offer this time
Hey #pharmsky. Does anyone have details of which of the GPhC standards will be included in the new focussed premises inspections? I know it’s the ones data show have the greatest impact on patient safety. Have asked them twice but no reply. Merci
January 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Hey #pharmsky. Does anyone have details of which of the GPhC standards will be included in the new focussed premises inspections? I know it’s the ones data show have the greatest impact on patient safety. Have asked them twice but no reply. Merci
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Inside Health on prostate cancer
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As good an explanation as you will hear of a difficult and emotive issue with no clean answer
From about 14 mins a very good specific section on age threshold and black men
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As good an explanation as you will hear of a difficult and emotive issue with no clean answer
From about 14 mins a very good specific section on age threshold and black men
Inside Health - Olympian Sir Chris Hoy wants more tests for prostate cancer - should it happen? - BBC Sounds
Following a terminal cancer diagnosis, Chris wants more testing. We debate the evidence.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Inside Health on prostate cancer
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As good an explanation as you will hear of a difficult and emotive issue with no clean answer
From about 14 mins a very good specific section on age threshold and black men
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
As good an explanation as you will hear of a difficult and emotive issue with no clean answer
From about 14 mins a very good specific section on age threshold and black men
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I am looking for pharmacy technicians in mid-level roles to participate in focus groups for my MSc dissertation.
For further details of the study and more information about taking part please follow this link which will take you to the recruitment survey:
shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
For further details of the study and more information about taking part please follow this link which will take you to the recruitment survey:
shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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January 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I am looking for pharmacy technicians in mid-level roles to participate in focus groups for my MSc dissertation.
For further details of the study and more information about taking part please follow this link which will take you to the recruitment survey:
shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
For further details of the study and more information about taking part please follow this link which will take you to the recruitment survey:
shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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New year, new job?
We’re looking for a creative and talented journalist to join our award winning team. You’ll be working on data-driven stories, in-depth investigations and multimedia content with a focus on clinical developments. Any questions, get in touch.
careers.rpharms.com/jobs/5394656...
We’re looking for a creative and talented journalist to join our award winning team. You’ll be working on data-driven stories, in-depth investigations and multimedia content with a focus on clinical developments. Any questions, get in touch.
careers.rpharms.com/jobs/5394656...
Senior Clinical Reporter - Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Salary: Competitive This is an exciting role for a creative and talented journalist, with a scientific background, to join the award-winning team at The Pharmaceutical Journal. The Senior Clinical ...
careers.rpharms.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
New year, new job?
We’re looking for a creative and talented journalist to join our award winning team. You’ll be working on data-driven stories, in-depth investigations and multimedia content with a focus on clinical developments. Any questions, get in touch.
careers.rpharms.com/jobs/5394656...
We’re looking for a creative and talented journalist to join our award winning team. You’ll be working on data-driven stories, in-depth investigations and multimedia content with a focus on clinical developments. Any questions, get in touch.
careers.rpharms.com/jobs/5394656...
That’s gin o’clock folks
December 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM
That’s gin o’clock folks
I’m now having to do some revision before helping my older kid with her homework (she is in secondary school). Last looked at this stuff decades ago. Is it just me?
a man with a beard is surrounded by mathematical equations on a screen .
Alt: a man with a beard is surrounded by mathematical equations on a screen .
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I’m now having to do some revision before helping my older kid with her homework (she is in secondary school). Last looked at this stuff decades ago. Is it just me?
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Professional dilemma (for those without a work phone) : what do you do if a more senior /equal level colleague asks for your personal no.?
Do you refuse from the onset or accept and hope they only message you in work hours?
Do you refuse from the onset or accept and hope they only message you in work hours?
December 5, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Professional dilemma (for those without a work phone) : what do you do if a more senior /equal level colleague asks for your personal no.?
Do you refuse from the onset or accept and hope they only message you in work hours?
Do you refuse from the onset or accept and hope they only message you in work hours?
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Fascinating paper on factors that impact on registration exam passes for UK pharmacists 👀
academic.oup.com/ijpp/advance...
academic.oup.com/ijpp/advance...
December 4, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Fascinating paper on factors that impact on registration exam passes for UK pharmacists 👀
academic.oup.com/ijpp/advance...
academic.oup.com/ijpp/advance...
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This is a great opportunity for pharmacists (or pharmacy technicians) to publish their innovative service models 👇
escpweb.org/escp-best-pr...
escpweb.org/escp-best-pr...
ESCP Best Practice Paper Call - ESCP
ESCP wants your best practice! Deadline for abstract submissions 31 January 2025. We want your best practice! The European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) and the International Journal of Clinical...
escpweb.org
December 4, 2024 at 8:37 PM
This is a great opportunity for pharmacists (or pharmacy technicians) to publish their innovative service models 👇
escpweb.org/escp-best-pr...
escpweb.org/escp-best-pr...
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It’s impossible to capture the scale and speed with which screens have taken over our lives.
@johnlauner.bsky.social writes on freeing ourselves from the thraldom of screens
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
@johnlauner.bsky.social writes on freeing ourselves from the thraldom of screens
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
December 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM
It’s impossible to capture the scale and speed with which screens have taken over our lives.
@johnlauner.bsky.social writes on freeing ourselves from the thraldom of screens
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
@johnlauner.bsky.social writes on freeing ourselves from the thraldom of screens
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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We are pleased to announce #ThePJ's arrival on #Bluesky!
Please follow us for the latest in pharmaceutical news, commentary, learning and research
#introduction #PharmaceuticalJournal #ThePJ #pharmsky
Please follow us for the latest in pharmaceutical news, commentary, learning and research
#introduction #PharmaceuticalJournal #ThePJ #pharmsky
December 4, 2024 at 10:52 AM
We are pleased to announce #ThePJ's arrival on #Bluesky!
Please follow us for the latest in pharmaceutical news, commentary, learning and research
#introduction #PharmaceuticalJournal #ThePJ #pharmsky
Please follow us for the latest in pharmaceutical news, commentary, learning and research
#introduction #PharmaceuticalJournal #ThePJ #pharmsky
New NICE CKS topic released today: Functional neurological disorder. 👀
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/funct...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/funct...
CKS is only available in the UK
The NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) site is only available to users in the UK, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories
cks.nice.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 4:48 PM
New NICE CKS topic released today: Functional neurological disorder. 👀
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/funct...
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/funct...
In the winter months I am constantly switching off lights in rooms my family are no longer using (while giving some useful, but not necessarily well received, advice).
My efforts are in vain as we’re now illuminating the street with our many external Christmas lights 🤪 🎅🏻.
My efforts are in vain as we’re now illuminating the street with our many external Christmas lights 🤪 🎅🏻.
December 2, 2024 at 9:56 PM
In the winter months I am constantly switching off lights in rooms my family are no longer using (while giving some useful, but not necessarily well received, advice).
My efforts are in vain as we’re now illuminating the street with our many external Christmas lights 🤪 🎅🏻.
My efforts are in vain as we’re now illuminating the street with our many external Christmas lights 🤪 🎅🏻.
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RPS « Medicines shortages » report released today
PCPA President @grahamstretch.bsky.social - ‘Medicines shortages prevent our patients from accessing vital medicines & are creating real harms - increasing workloads for pharmacy professionals across all settings’
www.rpharms.com/medicinessho...
PCPA President @grahamstretch.bsky.social - ‘Medicines shortages prevent our patients from accessing vital medicines & are creating real harms - increasing workloads for pharmacy professionals across all settings’
www.rpharms.com/medicinessho...
November 26, 2024 at 7:09 AM
RPS « Medicines shortages » report released today
PCPA President @grahamstretch.bsky.social - ‘Medicines shortages prevent our patients from accessing vital medicines & are creating real harms - increasing workloads for pharmacy professionals across all settings’
www.rpharms.com/medicinessho...
PCPA President @grahamstretch.bsky.social - ‘Medicines shortages prevent our patients from accessing vital medicines & are creating real harms - increasing workloads for pharmacy professionals across all settings’
www.rpharms.com/medicinessho...
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Time critical medicines ⏰️
Have you been involved in any work on the safer use of time critical medicines?
SPS are leading a national scoping review & want to hear from you
#PharmSky #MedSky
Click for more info: sps.nhs.uk/articles/saf...
Have you been involved in any work on the safer use of time critical medicines?
SPS are leading a national scoping review & want to hear from you
#PharmSky #MedSky
Click for more info: sps.nhs.uk/articles/saf...
Safer use of Time Critical Medicines
We announce the start of a national scoping review on the safer use of time critical medicines and further resources coming soon.
sps.nhs.uk
November 23, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Time critical medicines ⏰️
Have you been involved in any work on the safer use of time critical medicines?
SPS are leading a national scoping review & want to hear from you
#PharmSky #MedSky
Click for more info: sps.nhs.uk/articles/saf...
Have you been involved in any work on the safer use of time critical medicines?
SPS are leading a national scoping review & want to hear from you
#PharmSky #MedSky
Click for more info: sps.nhs.uk/articles/saf...
Beautiful out there today - well, as long as you don’t need to drive anywhere.
November 23, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Beautiful out there today - well, as long as you don’t need to drive anywhere.
Interesting paper here:
Lack of medication reviews in primary care contribute to patient deaths – thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports 2019-2023
www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Lack-o...
Lack of medication reviews in primary care contribute to patient deaths – thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports 2019-2023
www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Lack-o...
[PDF] Lack of medication reviews in primary care contribute to patient deaths – thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports 2019-2023 | Semantic Scholar
Where risks lie in repeat prescribing processes, with lack of robust medication reviews being most commonly linked to patient deaths is identified, with lack of robust medication reviews being most co...
www.semanticscholar.org
November 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Interesting paper here:
Lack of medication reviews in primary care contribute to patient deaths – thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports 2019-2023
www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Lack-o...
Lack of medication reviews in primary care contribute to patient deaths – thematic review of prevention of future deaths reports 2019-2023
www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Lack-o...
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Ageing and frailty: Standards for the care of older people. Health Care Improvement Scotland.
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
November 20, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Ageing and frailty: Standards for the care of older people. Health Care Improvement Scotland.
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications...
With a significant number of pharmacists now able to prescribe, and expanding roles and responsibilities, is it time to consider changing the pharmacist revalidation process? What are your thoughts?
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/valid-...
November 20, 2024 at 8:44 AM
With a significant number of pharmacists now able to prescribe, and expanding roles and responsibilities, is it time to consider changing the pharmacist revalidation process? What are your thoughts?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/valid-...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/valid-...
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I have waited patiently and respectfully for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to proactively inform its membership that I have stepped down from the English Pharmacy Board.
It appears that my news is now out, so I am making a personal statement and commitment to members here👇
It appears that my news is now out, so I am making a personal statement and commitment to members here👇
November 19, 2024 at 2:54 PM
I have waited patiently and respectfully for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to proactively inform its membership that I have stepped down from the English Pharmacy Board.
It appears that my news is now out, so I am making a personal statement and commitment to members here👇
It appears that my news is now out, so I am making a personal statement and commitment to members here👇
In case you weren’t
aware, this is a really useful series of Pharmacy First podcasts from SPS. #Pharmsky
www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pha...
aware, this is a really useful series of Pharmacy First podcasts from SPS. #Pharmsky
www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pha...
Pharmacy First podcast series
Pharmacy colleagues and expert clinicians talk about issues surrounding the new service in community pharmacy and try to debunk some of the clinical myths.
www.sps.nhs.uk
November 18, 2024 at 10:40 AM
In case you weren’t
aware, this is a really useful series of Pharmacy First podcasts from SPS. #Pharmsky
www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pha...
aware, this is a really useful series of Pharmacy First podcasts from SPS. #Pharmsky
www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/pha...
February 8, 2024 at 10:07 PM