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
A few words from…Marissa Kelaher
Wednesday 21 June 2023, 05:00 AM

Marissa Kelaher trained in performing arts and classical piano before going to medical school [Image: Supplied]
Marissa Kelaher is a specialist GP and lifestyle medicine doctor in Nelson
The best thing about my practice is seeing people get truly better, and having them coming back and thanking me for helping them get their health and
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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