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
Burnout, barriers and equity: A GP reflects on primary care
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Burnout, barriers and equity: A GP reflects on primary care
Tuesday 3 December 2024, 04:01 PM

A reminder of the need for compassion and equity in healthcare [Image: Mike Erskine on Unsplash]
From cultural and financial barriers to better support, George Tripe questions if the system can truly care for underserved communities
“I have come across funded support groups who are anti-vaccine and others reluctant to consult and work with accepted primary care providers”
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