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Medicine leaflets are failing patients - and sometimes frightening them

By Info60 Australia Desk•Summary of reporting by The Conversation•Sep 22, 2026•0 views•

Medicine leaflets are meant to keep us safe, but confusing language, poor design and endless side-effect lists often do the opposite.

Patient information leaflets are meant to help people use their medicines safely. But many people find them confusing, overwhelming or even frightening. If a document designed to keep people safe ends up putting them off their treatment, it’s a sign ... [5029 chars]

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