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
Take a swing at tennis elbow, but be sure to set realistic expectations
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Take a swing at tennis elbow, but be sure to set realistic expectations
Wednesday 21 July 2021, 12:25 AM

Avoiding pain-provoking activities can be challenging if related to occupation, but there is no “quick fix” for tennis elbow
Lateral elbow tendinopathy, commonly referred to as “tennis elbow”, is a common presentation in primary care that can be difficult to manage. Sports physician Steve Targett summarises the core principles for success
Key Points, Lateral elbow tendinopathy is a common and often tricky condition to manage.
Setting realistic treatment expectations early on (be patient) and star, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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