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
When usual care is no care at all: A Canterbury tale of lives turned around
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When usual care is no care at all: A Canterbury tale of lives turned around
Wednesday 13 January 2021, 09:00 AM
Corrections’ Jill Thomson says many prisoners’ families have never been connected with a GP
We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 18 January. In the meantime, please enjoy our Summer Hiatus series, in which we bring you an eclectic mix from of features and favourite articles from throughout the year, plus items from The Conversation. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading
For the hundreds of Kiwis getting out of jail in any one year, healthcare is a necessity – but not one they usually obtain with ease. Fiona Cassie rep
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