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
Making your practice a great place to work
Wednesday 8 April 2020, 01:30 AM

Living the values, leading by example and having fun can all contribute to a positive work culture and good staff retention
DEAR AUNT MASIE
We work in an environment where recruiting quality staff is often difficult. How can we position our practice to be attractive to people
who may be looking to move from their current position?
– On the move, Bay of Plenty
Creating a great workplace culture is important, not only for attracting quality candidates when you’re hiring but also for retaining your current emp
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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