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MedicinesTalk No. 34 Winter 2010MedicinesTalk No. 34 Winter 2010
MedicinesTalk Winter 2010 has articles on cultural differences that affect medicines use, information and resources for non-English speakers and how to get a good night's sleep.
Written by consumers for consumers, MedicinesTalk is a free quarterly newsletter that gives you reliable, accurate information and useful hints on managing your medicines.
| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| Cultural differences affect use of medicines | A quarter of all Australians were born overseas, many in countries whose languages, cultures, beliefs and health systems are very different from those in Australia. These influences may lead to difficulties using medicines safely and effectively. Learn more. |
| Sleep right, sleep tight | Our sleep patterns change as we get older. Developing good sleep habits is a more effective way of solving sleep problems than resorting to medicines. If you don’t sleep well, some of these strategies might help. |
| Information for non-English speakers | Free interpreting services, multi-lingual medication organisers, Medicines Line and written information in languages other than English can make it easier for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to communicate with health services and to use medicines safely and effectively. Find out more about these services and how to access them. |
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Date published: 2010-10-18 00:00:00
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