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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2015
Journal Article
Integration of a consultant pharmacist into a general practice: development of a collaborative care model
Freeman, Christopher, Cottrell, W. Neil, Tan, Edwin C. K., Jackson, John, Kirkpatrick, Carl M. J. and Williams, Ian D. (2015). Integration of a consultant pharmacist into a general practice: development of a collaborative care model. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 45 (3), 375-376. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1116
2015
Journal Article
Health care consumers’ perspectives on pharmacist integration into private general practitioner clinics in Malaysia: a qualitative study
Saw, Pui San, Nissen, Lisa M., Freeman, Christopher, Wong, Pei Se and Mak, Vivienne (2015). Health care consumers’ perspectives on pharmacist integration into private general practitioner clinics in Malaysia: a qualitative study. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 467-477. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S73953
2015
Conference Publication
Describing Australian community pharmacist roles in oral healthcare
Taing, Meng-Wong, Ford, Pauline J., Gartner, Coral E. and Freeman, Christopher R. (2015). Describing Australian community pharmacist roles in oral healthcare. PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2015.
2014
Journal Article
Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis
Anderson, Kristen, Stowasser, Danielle, Freeman, Christopher and Scott, Ian (2014). Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic review and thematic synthesis. BMJ Open, 4 (12) e006544, e006544. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006544
2014
Journal Article
The Australian practice pharmacist
Freeman, Christopher, Cottrell, Neil, Rigby, Debbie, Williams, Ian D. and Nissen, Lisa (2014). The Australian practice pharmacist. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 44 (4), 240-248. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1027
2014
Journal Article
First do no harm: a real need to deprescribe in older patients
Scott, Ian A., Anderson, Kristen, Freeman, Christopher R. and Stowasser, Danielle A. (2014). First do no harm: a real need to deprescribe in older patients. The Medical journal of Australia, 201 (7), 390-392. doi: 10.5694/mja14.00146
2014
Conference Publication
Healthcare consumers’ perspectives on pharmacist integration into private general practitioner clinics in Malaysia: a qualitative study
Saw, Pui San, Nissen, Lisa, Freeman, Christopher, Wong, Pei Se and Mak, Vivienne (2014). Healthcare consumers’ perspectives on pharmacist integration into private general practitioner clinics in Malaysia: a qualitative study. National Medicines Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-23 May 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A systematic review of prescribers' perspectives
Anderson, Kristen, Freeman, Christopher, Stowasser, Danielle and Scott, Ian (2014). To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A systematic review of prescribers' perspectives. PHC 2014: Primary Health Care Research Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 23-25 July 2014. Bedford Park, SA, Australia: PHCRIS: Primary Health Care Research & Information Service.
2014
Conference Publication
Practical tips from the aged care environment for good oral health
Moses, Geraldine, Freeman, Chris, Foltyn, Peter and Prest, Cathy (2014). Practical tips from the aged care environment for good oral health. Accredited Pharmacists’ Forum (APP 2014), Gold Coast, Australia, 16 March 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A qualitative systematic review of prescribers' perspectives
Anderson, Kristen, Freeman, Christopher, Stowasser, Danielle and Scott, Ian (2014). To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A qualitative systematic review of prescribers' perspectives. National Medicines Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-23 May 2014.
2014
Conference Publication
To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A qualitative systematic review of prescribers' perspectives
Anderson, Kristen, Freeman, Christopher, Stowasser, Danielle and Scott, Ian (2014). To prescribe or deprescribe potentially inappropriate medication/s in adults? A qualitative systematic review of prescribers' perspectives. National Deprescribing Workshop, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 20 May 2014.
2014
Journal Article
Pharmacist and the GP
Freeman, Chris (2014). Pharmacist and the GP. Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 95 (1124)
2014
Journal Article
Pharmacist in general practice: pharmacist and the GP
Freeman, Chris (2014). Pharmacist in general practice: pharmacist and the GP. Australian Journal of Pharmacy, 95 (1124), 12-12.
2013
Journal Article
An evaluation of medication review reports across different settings
Freeman, Christopher R., Cottrell, W. Neil, Kyle, Greg, Williams, Ian D. and Nissen, Lisa (2013). An evaluation of medication review reports across different settings. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 35 (1), 5-13. doi: 10.1007/s11096-012-9701-8
2013
Conference Publication
Allied health professionals role within an interdisciplinary GP clinic in the management of complex disease for older people
Senior, H. E. J., Mitchell, G., Foster, M., Williams, I., Chaffey, J., Chambers, R., Henwood, T. and Freeman, C. (2013). Allied health professionals role within an interdisciplinary GP clinic in the management of complex disease for older people. Primary Health Care (PHC) Research Conference, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 10-12 July 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
Maximising positive patient outcomes from MMRs: Making a difference in your patients’ lives
Freeman, Chris (2013). Maximising positive patient outcomes from MMRs: Making a difference in your patients’ lives. Pharmacy Australia Congress 2013, Brisbane, Australia, 10-12 October 2013.
2013
Conference Publication
The role of the accredited pharmacist in the medical home: an Australian Perspective
Freeman, Chris and Williams, Ian (2013). The role of the accredited pharmacist in the medical home: an Australian Perspective. Pharmacy Australia Congress 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, 10-12 October 2013.
2012
Conference Publication
Allied health's role in managing complex conditions in primary care
Senior, H., Mitchell, G., Foster, M., Williams, I., Chaffey, J., Chambers, R., Freeman, C. and Henwood, T. (2012). Allied health's role in managing complex conditions in primary care. WILEY-BLACKWELL.
2012
Journal Article
Chronicles of a primary care practice pharmacist
Freeman, Christopher R., Cottrell, W. Neil, Kyle, Greg, Williams, Ian D. and Nissen, Lisa M. (2012). Chronicles of a primary care practice pharmacist. Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice, 1, 13-18. doi: 10.2147/IPRP.S38102
2012
Journal Article
ECPs puzzled over PhARIA changes
Myers, Brooke, Freeman, Chris, McMillan, Sara, Wilson, Emma, Sparkes, Arron, Cooper, Bethany, Harris, Anthony, Orange, Madeline and Javanmard, Amin (2012). ECPs puzzled over PhARIA changes. Australian Pharmacist, 31 (10), 780-780.
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
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
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: 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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