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
Pharmacist’s weekend job as a wildlife ranger
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Pharmacist’s weekend job as a wildlife ranger
Friday 1 May 2020, 03:00 PM
When she isn’t in the pharmacy, Wellingtonian Bronwen Shepherd lives a double life as a ranger and conservationist
During the week, Green Cross Health regional manager Bronwen Shepherd is a well-known face in the Wellington pharmacy sector. But in the weekend, she can usually be found working as a ranger at the Zealandia wildlife reserve or in Thorndon, battling to save a local native snail from extinction. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to Bronwen about her passion for conservation
Has wildlife conservation always been important to you?, No. I didn’t have much experience in conservation growing up. I was a keen tramper and enjoyed the outdoors but I wasn’t quite the bird nerd I am now.