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
A few words from... Anel Reyneke
Wednesday 31 July 2019, 06:15 AM

Anel Reyneke swapped South Africa for New Zealand 16 years ago
Originally from South Africa, Papamoa GP Anel Reyneke says she loves living and working in New Zealand. Having English as a second language (Afrikaans is her native tongue) can result in some amusing gaffes in her notes
The best thing about my practice is having a patient cohort that expresses its appreciation for my input.
The worst thing about my practice is the
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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