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
That’s not my name
That’s not my name
Pacific Pharmacists’ Association treasurer and Auckland pharmacist Natalia Nu’u on the importance of pronouncing patients’ names correctly to encourage meaningful interactions
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“Why Getting a Name Right Matters” By Zulekha Nathoo 12th January 2021
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210108-the-signals-we-send-when-we-get-names-wrong
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Ludeke M, Puni R, Cook L, Pasene M, Abel G, Sopoaga F. Access to general practice for Pacific peoples: a place for cultural competency. Journal of Primary Healthcare. 2012:4(2):123-130
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Gray B. Managing the cross-cultural consultation: The importance of cultural safety. NZ Fam Physician. 2008;35(2):124–130.
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“How to Respect My Ethnic Name” by Anparasan Sivakumaran
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