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
This is what we mean when we talk about health coaching
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This is what we mean when we talk about health coaching
Wednesday 29 March 2023, 12:35 AM

John’s first action plan involved reducing his energy drink intake [Image: Menno de Jong on Pixabay]
This article looks at the skills and responsibilities of the health coach, using a case study to illustrate a typical consultation
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