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
Point-of-care ultrasound in the consult: The future is here and now
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Point-of-care ultrasound in the consult: The future is here and now
Wednesday 14 July 2021, 04:26 PM

The small handheld device is easy to pick up and apply to the skin
GP Jo Scott-Jones finds that a point-of-care ultrasound device in the practice rooms and educational courses may be more affordable than you think – and greatly benefit both patient and GP
This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme and conti
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
1. Anderson CA, Holden S, Vela J, et al. Point-of-care ultrasound in general practice: A systematic review. Ann Fam Med 2019;17(1):61–69.