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
System Fix will track the rollout of health and disability system changes
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System Fix will track the rollout of health and disability system changes
Monday 7 December 2020, 05:06 PM

Follow progress with health and disability system changes at the new podcast System Fix Image: Alphacolour on Unsplash
A new podcast from The Health Media aims to follow the rollout of changes to the health and disability system.
System Fix, hosted by New Zealand Doctor|Rata Aotearoa editor Barbara Fountain, will feature regular panellists Wellington-based health sector consultant Gabrielle Baker (Ngāpuhi) and University of Auckland health policy researcher Tim Tenbensel, and invited guests from the sector.
Episode 1 starts with introductions, initial thoughts on legislated charters, meaningful acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and transitions – fast and slow.
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The podcast can be listened to here, or subscribe to System Fix wherever you get your podcasts.