Language and communication barriers |
Issues related to linguistic diversity and communication |
Cultural barriers |
Issues related to cultural difference including cultural expectations and cultural practices |
Limited health literacy |
Issues related to reduced health knowledge |
Financial barriers |
Issues related to cost of medications |
Health system barriers |
Issues related to understanding and navigating the health system |
Coordination between healthcare providers |
Interprofessional communication or engagement impacting on medication use |
Community engagement |
Assistance with medication provided by community organisations |
Healthcare provider training |
Formal education about cross-cultural communication |
Provision of medicines information |
That is, providing information about taking the medicines, returning for a repeat prescription, or understanding the medicine |