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 Litia Pelefoti-Gibson
Wednesday 29 August 2018, 03:30 AM

Litia Pelefoti-Gibson has never regretted becoming a nurse at age 35
Litia Pelefoti-Gibson is a primary health nurse at Porirua Union & Community Health Service, where she is immunisation and child health champion
The best thing about our practice is the vibrant atmosphere we create daily for a safe, fun and loving working environment, with staff and patients c
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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