This new series looks at the pharmacy aspects of the National
Service Framework for Older People
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| (1) What does the NSF for older people mean for pharmacy practice?
This first article gives a general overview of the NSF and concepts such
as the single assessment process and intermediate care
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90K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 14 June 2003, p830-832. Vol 270, no
7253
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(2) The older patient
This article looks at changes in the ageing body that need to be considered
when advising on drug therapy for old people
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85K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 21 June 2003, p862-863. Vol 270, no
7254
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(3) Effective interventions to support medicines use in older people
This article looks at interventions pharmacists can make to improve care for older people.
In particular, it gives guidance on medication reviews
(PDF* 85K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 28 June 2003, p893-895. Vol 270, no
7255
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(4) Stroke
Each year 110,000 people in England and Wales have their first stroke, and
30,000 of these people go on to have another one. This article focuses on how pharmacists
can help prevent and manage stroke
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80K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 5 July 2003, p19-21. Vol 271, no 7256
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(5) Falls prevention and management
Each year in Britain one third of the population aged over 65 has a fall
and half of these will fall at least twice. This article looks at how falls can be prevented
and managed, in line with the National Service Framework for Older People
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65K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 12 July 2003, p49-50. Vol 271, no 7257
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