"The Curious Chemist" 

"Clinical Expertise Driven by Safe Medication Practice"

Accredited Clinical Pharmacist, Matthew Elizabeth is "The Curious Chemist". Matthew's curiosity bridges the gap between complex pharmacology guidelines and holistic care, delivering actionable clarity across direct patient care, medico-legal analysis, and engaging clinical education. Matthew brings specialised clinical interest and advocacy to areas often overlooked in standard care, including POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), chronic pelvic pain, and inclusive, affirming pharmacotherapy for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs)

Understanding your medicines should never be complicated. Matthew conducts thorough, patient focused medication management reviews through direct home visits across Southeast Queensland. By collaborating closely with patients and their treating GPs, he works to resolve complex medication issues, minimise adverse effects, and optimise health outcomes. Matthew brings a dedicated clinical focus to conditions that are frequently overlooked in standard care, offering specialised insight into POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and chronic pelvic pain, while providing inclusive, affirming medication support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Teaching & Lecturing

Great education transforms clinical practice. Matthew creates dynamic lectures, practical workshops, and structured academic modules that turn complex pharmacotherapy into clear, actionable clinical knowledge. Built specifically for medical practitioners, pharmacy students, nursing staff, and allied health teams, these sessions bridge the gap between guideline recommendations and real world care. Content spans essential therapeutic updates all the way to navigating complex chronic conditions and delivering affirming, inclusive care for every patient.

Insurance & Medico-Legal Advisory

Navigating intricate medication histories requires an objective clinical eye. Matthew provides independent medication audits, comprehensive evaluations, and expert reports tailored for insurers, legal representatives, and corporate clients. Every review breaks down complex polypharmacy, evaluates therapeutic appropriateness, and assesses overall medication safety to give decision makers complete clarity grounded in strong clinical evidence.

Clinical Primary Care Consulting

The best evidence only matters when it fits seamlessly into real world healthcare. Matthew provides specialised pharmacological advice, thorough guideline reviews, and clinical audits tailored for primary care networks, medical centres, and care facilities. By working directly with healthcare teams to simplify intricate regimens, he helps staff apply current evidence confidently and improve patient outcomes.

General Practitioner Referrals

Option A: Halaxy Referral Portal

• Click the "Submit Patient Referral" button.

• Enter patient details, attach the referral letter and medication summary, then submit.

• Matthew receives the referral and contacts the patient within 24 to 48 hours to arrange suitable appointment for a home visit.

Option B: Direct Secure Email

• Email the referral letter with most current medication profile to referrals@thecuriouschemist.com

• Matthew receives the referral and contacts the patient within 24 to 48 hours to arrange suitable appointment for a home visit.

Billing

Patients with a valid GP referral and a current Medicare or reciprocal healthcare card are eligible to receive Home Medicines Reviews at zero out of pocket cost covered under Medicare and PPA. However, patients without a GP referral or appropriate Medicare coverage can access still our services via our private fee schedule.

Private and Professional Inquiries

Private Patient Consultations

• Click "Book Private Consultation" to submit an intake request for private reviews or clinical consults.

• Matthew will review your submission within 24 to 48 hours and contact you to confirm details and provide invoice information prior to your appointment.

Teaching, Medico-Legal and Other Clinical Consulting

• Email your inquiry directly to referrals@thecuriouschemist.com

• Include brief details regarding your organisation, proposed lecture topics, legal audit scope, or clinical facility needs.

• Matthew will review your email within a timely manner and contact you to confirm details of your needs.