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
A story of health inequity and how to address it
A story of health inequity and how to address it
President of Ngā Kaitiaki o te Puna Rongoā – the Māori Pharmacists Association – Kevin Pewhairangi addresses the original question posed in last issue’s Dispensing Wisdom column – how can pharmacists overcome cultural barriers with Māori – and explains why the tenets of cultural safety are a good place to start in pharmacy
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Waitangi Tribunal. Hauora - Report on stage one of the health services and outcomes kaupapa inquiry. 2019. https://tinyurl.com/tezlnpc