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
Spotlight: Indigestion
Thursday 29 November 2018, 12:00 PM
Indigestion is a general term that describes a group of gastrointestinal symptoms, including pain, a burning feeling or discomfort, in the upper abdomen after eating. Hee Seung Lee, the owner of three Auckland pharmacies, chats to reporter Miranda Cook about how lifestyle, medicines and other health problems can cause indigestion. Dr Lee says knowing when to refer can be tricky but getting it right is important because the condition shares similar symptoms with more serious illnesses
Symptoms, Pharmacy staff must engage with patients about the type of pain they are experiencing, where it’s located and how long it’s been happening. This will