This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
National monitoring and reporting system needed to prevent medicine harm
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National monitoring and reporting system needed to prevent medicine harm
Friday 1 September 2023, 02:00 AM
Fulbright scholar Joanna Hikaka says it would be ideal if more pharmacists could help to manage long-term conditions in Māori with funded services [Photo: Brett Phibbs]
Pharmacist researcher Joanna Hikaka continues her work in Māori health, with two of her latest studies revealing the essential role pharmacy plays in managing the health of Māori patients, writes Paulette Crowley
Pharmacist researcher Joanna Hikaka is calling for a national monitoring and reporting system to reduce adverse outcomes in healthcare.
Dr Hikaka (