How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) leaflets provide information about the medicine you are taking. Find out where to get a CMI and how to use them.

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Informed consent

Informed consent means you will be given understandable, clear information about your choices to make the right decisions about your healthcare.

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Manage Medicine app

App for managing your medicines and/or those of someone you care for, recording & storing important medical information.

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How to read food labels

Food labels contain detailed nutrition information about packaged foods. Learn how to make informed decisions when shopping for food for your family.

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How healthdirect can help you

healthdirect provides easy access to trusted, quality health information and advice online and over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you make informed choices anywhere, any time.

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healthdirect app

Make informed decisions about your health with healthdirect's free app. Check your symptoms, find a health service near you and get trusted health information.

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Dental care

Trusted information on how to take care of your teeth.

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Gene therapy

Links to trusted information about gene therapy.

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Daisy app

Daisy connects people experiencing violence or abuse to local services across Australia.

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Express Plus Centrelink app

You can manage most of your Centrelink information with us using the mobile app.

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Notification of illness and disease

‘Notifiable’ diseases are ones where government health authorities must be notified about occurrences. Learn why this is important and about the information.

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First Aid app

A free, easy-to-use app that gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies.

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What care do I need?

There are many types of healthcare services and information available in Australia. Learn here how to find the right service at the right time.

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Counterpart Navigator app

When you have questions about your cancer diagnosis, treatment or life after cancer, the Counterpart Navigator App offers reliable, up-to-date information on topics you may want to know about. Learn more here.

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About My Health Record

My Health Record is Australia's secure digital health record system. Learn how to store your health information, such as scripts and vaccinations.

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Healthy lifestyle

This section provides useful information and tips on how to lead a healthy life through healthy eating habits, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle.

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Penis problems

Penis problems can cause men to worry sometimes. Here is helpful information about common penis issues and how they can be treated.

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Healthy and active children

Physical activity, healthy eating and a proper rest are key aspects of children’s health. This page provides information and links to resources.

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Young Onset Parkinson's YOP-X app

The Young Onset Parkinson’s Exchange (YOP-X) is an information portal and resource hub supporting people with young onset Parkinson's.

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Information partners

A list of healthdirect's information partners, which are valuable in providing quality, trusted content for publication on healthdirect.gov.au.

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Social behaviour disorders

Links to information about social behaviour disorders.

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Physical disabilities

Links to trusted information about physical disabilities.

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Caring for others

Caring for someone else is a big responsibility and it can be challenging. Here’s information, advice and support for carers.

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Cosmetic dentistry

Follow the links below to find our information partners' articles about cosmetic dentistry.

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Drug overdose

Links to our information partners' articles about drug overdose.

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What Were We Thinking! app

What Were We Thinking! free app, provides information to help new parents. It is available from the Apple iOS Store.

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With the healthdirect app, you're in safe hands

Almost 4 in 5 Australians search the internet for health topics and symptoms. Download the new, supercharged healthdirect app and get the right information.

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Dental problems

Trusted information on problems that affect your teeth.

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Allergies

Information about allergy types, as well as allergy testing, anaphylaxis, antihistamines and common related conditions such as asthma and hay fever.

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Eye diseases

Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.

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