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
Rata whānui | General practitioner required - Miramar, Wellington

Rata whānui | General practitioner required - Miramar, Wellington
Join our friendly, supportive team in beautiful Miramar. We are proud to serve a diverse patient population of over 9,000.
We are Cornerstone Accredited and use Medtech Evolution.
Exciting Opportunity & Future Growth
We are currently on an exciting journey designing a new purpose-built, modern premises – and are just a short walk to the water if you feel like an evening dip on your way home. There is an opportunity to buy in to the practice.
Position Details
We are flexible but would prefer 0.8 FTE. This includes paid paperwork time that is not patient-facing. Contract options - either employee or contractor. We warmly welcome applications from experienced GPs or GPEP1, GPEP2, and GPEP3s.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience:
• A compassionate and caring doctor, and a team player
• A GP who practices evidence-based medicine and preventative care
• FRNZCGP registered, or working towards it
• Legal right to work in New Zealand + current MCNZ registration and indemnity insurance
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: Please email your CV and cover letter to Katie Voller manager@peninsulamedical.co.nz