Overview
Background
Associate Professor Chris Freeman is a leading pharmacist, educator, and clinician-researcher with national recognition and international impact in Safe and Quality Use of Medicines. He is currently appointed as the inaugural Conjoint Associate Professor of Safe and Effective Medication Research at the University of Queensland and Metro North Health (2021-present), Consultant Pharmacist at Camp Hill Healthcare (2009-present), and Board Director of the Brisbane South PHN (2020-present). A/Prof Freeman has served at the highest professional position within the Australian pharmacy sector, as National President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (2018-22).
A/Prof Freeman’s research theme focusses on the Safe and Quality use of Medicines, specifically relating to developing the evidence to support future roles for pharmacists in collaborative healthcare settings, reducing harm from inappropriate medication use, and tailoring therapy through personalised medicine. He has been a productive researcher relative to opportunity, with more than 80 publications, and secured $7Min competitive research grants and fellowships from a range of funders including NHMRC (including the prestigious TRIP Fellowship), MRFF, and HCF Research Foundation.
A/Prof Freeman has been recognised for his contributions to the advancement of patient care, research, and the pharmacy profession through awards such as the PSA’s Young Pharmacist of the Year, the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy’s Consultant Pharmacist of the Year, the James Cook University’s Outstanding Early Career Alumni Award, and Fellowships of PSA and the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Availability
- Associate Professor Chris Freeman is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, James Cook University
- Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- Fellow, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review
Khatri, Dipti, Falconer, Nazanin, De Camargo Catapan, Soraia, Gray, Len, Paterson, David and Freeman, Chris (2023). Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review. International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 81st World Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Exploring role for antibiogram use in Australian aged care settings
Khatri, Dipti, Falconer, Nazanin, De Camargo Catapan, Soraia, Coulter, Sonali, Gray, Len, Paterson, David and Freeman, Chris (2023). Exploring role for antibiogram use in Australian aged care settings. International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 81st World Congress, Brisbane, Australia, 25-28 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Your PAAL; evaluation of a pharmacist-led after-hours advice line
Barwick, Anna, Freeman, Chris, Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony (2023). Your PAAL; evaluation of a pharmacist-led after-hours advice line. FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brisbane, QLD. Australia, 24-28 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Pharmacists are responsible for patient outcomes when dispensing opioids
Manning Olsen, William, Freeman, Christopher, Adewumi, Adeleke and La Caze, Adam (2023). Pharmacists are responsible for patient outcomes when dispensing opioids. FIP Congress 2023, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 24-28 September 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Pharmacist After hours Advice Line (PAAL) in Tasmania; service evaluation
Barwick, Anna, Freeman, Christopher, Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony (2023). Pharmacist After hours Advice Line (PAAL) in Tasmania; service evaluation. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA23), Sydney, NSW, Australia, 28-30 July 2023.
2023
Other Outputs
Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour Decisions and Activity - the PAMELA survey
Thai, Thao, Spinks, Jean, Chen, Gang, Lancsar, Emily, Freeman, Chris, Campbell, Chris, Domberelli, Amber and Nissen, Lisa (2023). Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour Decisions and Activity - the PAMELA survey. Canberra, ACT Australia: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.
2023
Journal Article
A collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: patient and general practitioner perceptions
Percival, Matthew, McMurray, Anne, Freeman, Christopher and Cottrell, Neil (2023). A collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: patient and general practitioner perceptions. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 9 100236, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100236
2023
Conference Publication
Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review
Khatri, Dipti, Falconer, Nazanin, De Camargo Catapan, Soraia, Gray, Len, Paterson, David and Freeman, Chris (2023). Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review. Antimicrobial 2023 Annual Scientific meeting, Brisbane, Australia, 23-25th February 2023.
2023
Journal Article
Interprofessional collaboration and team effectiveness of pharmacists in general practice: a cross-national survey
Sudeshika, Thilini, Naunton, Mark, Peterson, Gregory M., Deeks, Louise S., Guénette, Line, Sharma, Ravi, Freeman, Christopher, Niyonsenga, Theo and Kosari, Sam (2023). Interprofessional collaboration and team effectiveness of pharmacists in general practice: a cross-national survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (1) 394, 1-11. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20010394
2023
Conference Publication
Antibiogram development for aged care settings and comparisons with other local resistance data.
Khatri, Dipti, Freeman, Christopher, Falconer, Nazanin, Coulter, Sonali, Gray, Leonard and Paterson, David (2023). Antibiogram development for aged care settings and comparisons with other local resistance data.. SPH, Poche and CHSR Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Conference 2023, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 23 November 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Antibiograms for Australian Aged Care Settings: Are They Feasible and How do They Compare with Other Resistance Data?
Khatri, Dipti, Freeman, Chris, Falconer, Nazanin, Coulter, Sonali, Gray, Leonard and Paterson, David (2023). Antibiograms for Australian Aged Care Settings: Are They Feasible and How do They Compare with Other Resistance Data?. Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) 21st National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing, Australia, 28 November 2023.
2022
Conference Publication
Standardising pharmacy key performance indicator (KPI) collection in seven hospitals
Yong, Faith, Canning, Martin, Cossart, Amelia and Freeman, Chris (2022). Standardising pharmacy key performance indicator (KPI) collection in seven hospitals. Medicines Management 2022 - The 46th SHPA National Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1-3 December 2022.
2022
Journal Article
A community pharmacy practice-based research network: a protocol for a realist evaluation
Handyside, Louisa, Cameron, Jacqui and Freeman, Christopher (2022). A community pharmacy practice-based research network: a protocol for a realist evaluation. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 19 (4), 692-698. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.12.002
2022
Conference Publication
163 Standardising pharmacy key performance indicator (KPI) collection in seven hospitals
Yong, Faith, Canning, Martin, Cossart, Amelia and Freeman, Chris (2022). 163 Standardising pharmacy key performance indicator (KPI) collection in seven hospitals. Medicines Management 2022 - The 46th SHPA National Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 1-3 December 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Beyond dispensing: better integration of pharmacists within the Australian primary healthcare system
Hong Thai, Thao Thi, Chen, Gang, Lancsar, Emily, de New, Sonja, Banwell, Cathy, Freeman, Christopher and Spinks, Jean (2022). Beyond dispensing: better integration of pharmacists within the Australian primary healthcare system. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 2 100109, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2022.100109
2022
Conference Publication
Telepharmacy: the way of the future?
Barwick, Anna, Freeman, Christopher, Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony (2022). Telepharmacy: the way of the future?. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA), Perth, WA, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Quality metrics for enhanced performance of an NGS panel using single-vial amplification technology
Barua, Subit, Hsiao, Susan, Clancy, Emily, Freeman, Christopher, Mansukhani, Mahesh and Fernandes, Helen (2022). Quality metrics for enhanced performance of an NGS panel using single-vial amplification technology. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 77 (1), 46-53. doi: 10.1136/jcp-2022-208536
2022
Conference Publication
Virtual Pharmacist Service
Barwick, Anna, Freeman, Christopher, Caffery, Liam and Smith, Anthony (2022). Virtual Pharmacist Service. Successes and Failures in Telehealth (SFT-22), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 9-11 November 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Feasibility of a collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: a preliminary study
Percival, Matthew, Freeman, Christopher and Cottrell, Neil (2022). Feasibility of a collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: a preliminary study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 45 (2), 1-7. doi: 10.1007/s11096-022-01488-3
2022
Conference Publication
Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review
Khatri, Dipti, Falconer, Nazanin, De Camargo Catapan, Soraia, Gray, Len, Paterson, David and Freeman, Chris (2022). Clinical impact of Antibiograms as an intervention to optimise antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes - a systematic review. APSA-ASCEPT Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2022.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Chris Freeman is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The implementation and evaluation of a Telepharmacy model of care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Anthony Smith, Professor Liam Caffery
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing and implementing a community pharmacy Practice-Based Research Network: A realist review and evaluation
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Leveraging implementation science concepts to improve the translation of healthcare services that improve Quality Use of Medicines
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jean Spinks, Dr Nagham Ailabouni
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Exploring a role for antibiograms as an antimicrobial stewardship tool in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Len Gray, Dr Nazanin Ghahreman-Falconer
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Pharmacy Ethics and the Opioid Crisis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adam La Caze
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Implementing a collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: a feasibility study
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Minimising potentially inappropriate polypharmacy in community living older people: A multi-phase, mixed methods study to develop and pilot a general practitioner-led deprescribing intervention in primary care
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ian Scott
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