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
Case study: current standards and guidance for safety-sensitive industries workplace assessments - 20HDC01340
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Case study: current standards and guidance for safety-sensitive industries workplace assessments - 20HDC01340
Monday 10 March 2025, 02:00 PM

In a case study released today, deputy health and disability commissioner Vanessa Caldwell explores concerns with current workplace assessment standards and guidance that she identified while investigating the care provided to a man by a psychologist. In particular, Dr Caldwell examines the assessments undertaken for people working in safety-sensitive industries.