Resources for the public
Information and fact sheets
Do not stop taking or change the dose of your medications without talking to your GP or other healthcare professional.
‘What is polypharmacy’
Wiser Healthcare, Australia
5 questions to ask about your medications when you see your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Canada
Visit www.ismp-canada.org
‘How to get a good night’s sleep without medication’
Canadian Deprescribing Network, Canada
This brochure provides tips and techniques for a good night’s sleep without sleeping pills.
5 questions to ask before you get any test, treatment, or procedure
Choosing Wisely Australia
‘What you need to know about deprescribing’
Canadian Deprescribing Network, Canada
‘As we get older, we should be careful with our medications’
Canadian Deprescribing Network, Canada
This brochure provides information on how medications affect us differently as we age.
Brochures about the risks of specific medications that encourage people to take charge of their medications
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