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
The lure of the alpacas: Serenity and CME points
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The lure of the alpacas: Serenity and CME points
Friday 15 November 2019, 09:00 AM

Dr Austin’s herd of alpacas add to the wellness experience. Below: Falcon’s Rise is situated on top of a hill that provides great 360-degree views over the region
Just what the doctor ordered – a tailor-made weekend of recuperation for the tired and frazzled GP is now on offer in Marlborough. Zahra Shahtahmasebi reports
Key points, Falcon’s Rise Alpaca Farm in Renwick, Marlborough offers a bespoke wellness retreat for doctors, run by former GP Helen Austin.
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