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
General Practitioner - Hamilton (full or part-time)
General Practitioner - Hamilton (full or part-time)
Need a change? How about river views and native birdsong from your office?
Little London Medical is a boutique family practice in central Hamilton, overlooking the beautiful Waikato awa. We are Hamilton's longest established GP practice, providing quality healthcare to our community for over 100 years. Join our friendly and supportive team of three practice nurses and three other GPs.
You will ideally have a passion for family medicine and an interest in minor surgery, have sound clinic and communication skills and Fellowship of RNZCGP or nearing completion. Supervision for GPEP2+ is available.
Please contact our Clinical Lead, Dr Claire Harford.
clareh@littlelondon.nz or phone 07 839 5004