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Insomnia assessment and management/referral options for GPs: Part 1

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  • Insomnia and sleep disorders are quite common and have a range of medications available
  • A good sleep history is recommended to understand the problem, and whether it is purely a sleep problem
  • The importance of checking with the patient whether they use over-the-counter and any complementary medicines
  • Cognitive behavioural treatment for insomnia is first line, and if a prescription is made, it should be accompanied by a psychologist

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    Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 28 mins

    Guest: Prof Bandana Saini, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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