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
Cultural safety and informed consent during assisted delivery of baby - 19HDC02222
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Cultural safety and informed consent during assisted delivery of baby - 19HDC02222
Monday 7 April 2025, 02:00 PM

In a decision released today, deputy health and disability commissioner Rose Wall has found Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for issues around consent, cultural safety and respect in the treatment of a mother and baby during the birth.