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
Community dream takes shape with new GP service in Ōtaki
Wednesday 11 December 2024, 03:30 AM

Heniti Buick at Te Pou a Tainui Marae outside of Ōtaki, home to her hapu, Kapumanawawhiti [Image: Supplied]
Reporter Alan Perrott talks to a kaupapa Māori provider with dreams of transforming the wellbeing of its community
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Te Puna Oranga o Ōtaki has launched Oranga Ōtaki, a community-owned general practice based on Main Street.
The practice embraces a , READ MORE
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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