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
Martin Johnston
Martin Johnston is an experienced journalist. He worked in daily newspapers for 29 years, mainly at the New Zealand Herald, before coming to New Zealand Doctor. At the Herald he served up a long doses of health news, covering the topic for 17 years – since before DHBs were created. Martin lives with his lovely partner Kaz, with whom he has two adult children. When he gets a chance, Martin loves to go tramping, skiing or rock climbing.
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