Publication type: Major Article

Bones and Joints from ‘best practice’ October 2008 Prevention of osteoporosis Symptomatic management of osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis - monitoring of DMARDs
Cardiovascular Disease from ‘best practice’ October 2008 Assessing cardiovascular disease risk Communicating cardiovascular risk - getting your message across Motivational interviewing Engaging patients in managing cardiovascular risk Patients understanding of cholesterol
Antipsychotics in dementia best practice guide September 2008 Best practice guide for dealing with BPSD in the elderly.
Detecting Diabetes - Tools for better care July 2008 A resource for detecting diabetes in people not reached through the traditional approaches and to help overcome barriers of access to primary care .
Complete Blood Count in Primary Care May 2008 Provides an overview of the use of the complete blood count in primary care and advice on appropriate follow-up for abnormal results.
Dilemmas in prescribing for elderly people from ‘best practice’ February 2008 Why is it difficult Principles of prescribing for elderly people Recognition and treatment of pain in elderly people Depression in elderly people Including: Geriatric Depression Calculator Managing cardiovascular risk in elderly people Alternative remedies and lifestyle measures for longevity Exploring the everyday experiences of older Māori and their medication
Laboratory Investigation of Infectious Diarrhoea January 2008
Coeliac Disease from ‘best practice’ October 2007 Coeliac disease is a common but often unrecognised disorder, affecting about 1 in 100 people. Symptoms of coeliac disease are often vague and non-specific and may or may not include gastrointestinal symptoms. A low gluten diet in adults and a zero gluten diet in children often result in complete remission. However, untreated coeliac disease may be associated with long term health problems.
Constipation from ‘best practice’ October 2007 Most cases of constipation in adults are mild and intermittent and respond to lifestyle changes such as increasing fibre in the diet, increased fluid intake and exercise. If a laxative is required the choice of agent is based on the cause of constipation, symptoms, patient preferences, potential side effects and time to effect. Constipation in children is also common and requires special considerations.