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
Immunising kaumātua using the Hui Process
Thursday 30 July 2020, 10:11 PM
Brendon McIntosh administers a flu jab
Brendon McIntosh, executive member of Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā – The Māori Pharmacists’ Association, and kaiwhakahaere at Kia Kaha Chemist, describes how he engages with kaumātua when delivering influenza jabs
Flu season is one of my favourites as it means I get to practise at the top of my scope as a pharmacist, while using it as an opportunity to encourage