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
Business model flips as Ōtara clinic rises to COVID challenge
Business model flips as Ōtara clinic rises to COVID challenge

GENPRO GENERAL PRACTICE OF THE YEAR
This award recognises the work of a multidisciplinary general practice team that has had a positive impact on the business of general practice and on improving patient outcomes. The team will show how it understands and responds to its patient population needs, is well managed and nnovative. These practices have shown adaptability in the face of adversity and business interruption
Pictured: Oliva Faalavaau, Mark Croker, Tamati Shepherd-Wipiiti, Lemalu Vaisola-Sefo, Alesana Onosai, Taliuta Lei, Henry Appleyard, Viola Onosai, Irata Passi, Fane Tu’iha’angana, MP Jenny Salesa, Tofilau Bernadette Pereira, Andrew Chan Mow, GenPro chair Tim Malloy, John Passi, associate health minister Aupito William Sio, Ethan Roberts, Yama Atal, Malie Faalavaau, Earnest Pidakala, Robert Perelini, Shaun Tautali, Sonya Masoe, Fonofili Parkinson, Rosanna Chan Mow, Cherry Elisaia, Halamehi ‘Akau’ola, Chanelle Robinson, Florina Chan Mow, Pene Pati, Toeaso Feausiga, Corrie Ioelu, Fetalai Faifua and Caroline Sipili
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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