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
Hato Hone St John experiencing high demand
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Hato Hone St John experiencing high demand
Wednesday 24 July 2024, 05:30 PM

Hato Hone St John is experiencing an increase in demand in both the Auckland and Waikato regions, coupled with an increase in staff related illness.
If you have an emergency, you should still dial 111. If your call is not immediately life threatening, you may experience a delay or may be asked to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic if it is considered safe for you to do so.
For all non-emergencies we are asking people to consider accessing the health service they need through their GP, Healthline, Plunketline or Pharmacy.