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
Registrar thinking... Tash Austin
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 01:00 AM

Tash Austin considers herself lucky to work in a supportive and encouraging environment [Image: Supplied]
GP registrars are the future of general practice, and New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa wants to hear from them. We asked Tash Austin 12 questions about general practice, medical school and what excites her about her career ahead
Tash Austin (she/her) is a third-year GP registrar at Arena Healthcare in Invercargill. She looks forward to establishing long-term relationships with
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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