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Stopping medicines in older people: the flip side of the prescribing equation

Older people are generally prescribed more medicines than younger people, which contributes to a higher risk of adverse effects. Not all medicines are intended to be used indefinitely and the balance of benefits and risks associated with each medicine and dose can change over time.

November 2018

Frailty in older people: a discussion

The concept of frailty identifies vulnerable people who have an increased risk of adverse health outcomes.

November 2018

Cardiovascular disease risk assessment in primary care: the role of aspirin

In February 2018, the Ministry of Health released the Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management for...

November 2018

Assessment and management of alcohol misuse by primary care

Recent evidence shows that levels of alcohol consumption that were previously thought to be relatively safe are associated with...

November 2018

Addressing methamphetamine use in primary care

Methamphetamine, commonly referred to in New Zealand as “meth” or “P”, is associated with high rates of personal and community harms.

November 2018

Understanding the role of opioids in chronic non-malignant pain

There is no evidence that opioids such as tramadol are effective for managing pain long-term, yet they continue to be prescribed for this indication.

October 2018

Cardiovascular disease risk assessment in primary care: managing lipids

The Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment and Management for Primary Care...

October 2018

Personalised Prescribing Reports

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Audits

Audits are endorsed by the RNZCGP as a CQI activity for allocation of MOPS credits for General Practitioners

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CME Quizzes

Quizzes are endorsed by RNZCGP for allocation of MOPS credits

Peer Group Discussions

Discussion points for peer groups or self-reflection of practice

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Feature letters New

Selected letters from readers with interactive feedback

Antibiotics Guide Updated

Antibiotics Guide 2017 edition

The COPD prescribing tool Updated

Pharmacological treatment options for patients with COPD

Coming up...

Our current theme is “Older person’s health”, including articles on frailty, stopping medicines, PPIs, bisphosphonates and constipation.

Coming soon...

Our next theme will be “Reproductive & Sexual health”, including articles on contraception, sexually transmitted infections and HPV vaccination.

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