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
Smart thinking proves a lockdown lifeline
Tuesday 1 June 2021, 02:35 AM
The Blind Low Vision NZ team. Back row: John Mulka, Mark Dickinson, Dan Shepherd, Israel Coello, Nigel Waring and Hendrik Verbeek. Front row: Sefulu Calvert, Liz Ansell and Marjorie Hawkings
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY INNOVATION IN SERVICE DELIVERY AWARD
This award recognises a forward-thinking person or people who have made primary healthcare services significantly better through new ideas and initiatives. Their innovation might have enabled healthcare to continue during a period of uncertainty or significantly improved patient experiences, access and equity etc. The innovation could be clinical, business oriented, technological or other, but should be revolutionary!
Kiwis living with sight loss were supported during COVID-19 lockdowns thanks to creative solutions developed by Blind Low Vision NZ.
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