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MedicinesTalk No. 12 Summer 2004 editionMedicinesTalk No. 12 Summer 2004 edition
MedicinesTalk No. 12 Summer 2004 edition, includes articles on people with HIV/AIDS, carers and medicine use, depression and CQUM update.
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 |
|---|---|
| A positive approach to managing medicines | People Living with HIV/AIDS Victoria (PLWHA) has developed ways to ensure that people with HIV have the information they need to manage their medicines effectively. |
| Managing someone else’s medicines | Advice on managing the medicines of someone you take care of, including seeking information from doctors, keeping a record of the person's problems, and reading the labels on medicines. |
| Treating depression: The choices | What choices are available to treat depression? Should you use medication or counselling or both? |
| The Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Program update | Learn about Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) programs in rural areas and multicultural communities. |
Complete list of all MedicinesTalk articles.
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Date published: 2004-12-01 00:00:00
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