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
Full or part-time GP locum - Mangere Town Centre, Auckland

Full or part-time GP locum - Mangere Town Centre, Auckland
We are looking for general practitioners who have completed their RNZCGP Fellowship or are at the GPEP 2/3 stage seeking to get assistance in finishing their Fellowship.
Short term assignment – Looking for a GP Locum for six weeks between July/August for sessional work. Afternoon sessions 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Email for further details and apply.
You will be working with a team of skilled nurses, supportive GP colleagues and an experienced administration and reception team. Other highlights:
• Purpose-built premises
• Teaching practice for GPEP 1 Registrars
• Cornerstone accredited
Baderdrive Doctors is a Cornerstone accredited medical practice that looks after a variety of high needs patients and also a working population from a variety of companies situated around the Airport Oaks basin and Mangere Town centre.
Please send all enquiries to info@bdhealthcare.co.nz