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
The first time helping your team cope with a health system crisis
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The first time helping your team cope with a health system crisis
Wednesday 25 October 2023, 12:25 AM

It’s time to turn up the dial on access for patients [Image: Louis Hansel on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones outlines three ways you can save yourself, your team and your patients during the current health system crisis
Key actions, Have someone in your team whose specific role is to focus on workplace culture.
Provide time during normal working hours for teaching and learning.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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