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
Tips for inquests: Don’t leave your humanity at the door
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Tips for inquests: Don’t leave your humanity at the door
Wednesday 2 August 2023, 12:25 AM

One doctor felt that the profession of lion taming might be a safer option [Image: Bisakha Datta on Unsplash]
Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps provides her top tips for health professionals who find themselves being called to give evidence at an inquest
Key points, We are fortunate to have highly skilled coroners in New Zealand – they run tight, safe processes, but we all need to play our part.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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