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
What to watch with 90-day trials
Wednesday 31 August 2022, 02:30 AM

If implemented correctly, an employee is unable to challenge a dismissal during the trial period
In a tight recruitment market, we’re concerned that we might have to choose the best person available rather than the ideal employee. I can’t remember the details of using the 90-day trial period, and I want to get this right. Can you please remind me of the must-dos?
– Trial, South Island
The 90-day trial is a useful tool to use during any recruitment, as long as your practice and the employee fit the requirements. The key attraction of
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