For older people and frail people, the long-term benefit of medicines reduces and the potential for harm from adverse effects increases. When the benefit–risk balance changes in this way, medicine review and optimisation are important to simplify the therapeutic regimen, reduce inappropriate medicines and minimise risks. In this article, pharmacist prescriber Linda Bryant uses two case studies to illustrate important considerations during medicine reviews
Finally...an app for young people with addiction concerns
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Finally...an app for young people with addiction concerns
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 12:30 AM

Headstrong uses a chatbot system to deliver addiction advice and interventions via young people’s smartphones [Image: Supplied]
The Headstrong app is quickly becoming a ‘one-stop shop’ for young people wanting digital mental health and addiction interventions. This article summarises Change, the newest course within Headstrong
Key points, Change is a new course within the Headstrong app that focuses on treating and minimising harm related to addiction.
Uniquely, Change addresses behav, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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