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
Gender-affirming care needs boost
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Gender-affirming care needs boost
Monday 30 May 2022, 10:06 AM
Many people have a significantly negative experience when seeking healthcare related to medical transition [Image: nito100 on iStock]
Maia Hall backgrounds the call for a rainbow health strategy and efforts to ensure the healthcare provided to gender-diverse people is safe
Gender diversity resources for health professionals
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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