Patient resources

We produce useful resources to help inform patients and their families about their care and encourage involvement in making decision about treatment. 

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Alfred Health - Arachnoid Cyst
Information for patients about Arachnoid Cysts
Fact sheet
CarerHelp
CarerHelp provides resources to help people caring for someone at the end of their life.
Website
1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
Website
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLOs) support Aboriginal patients, families, community members and our staff.
Page
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) Program
Find out more about the AHLOs and the supports available for Aboriginal patients.
Brochure
Access Conversation Starter Cards (DOC) 45 KB Tool
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) community rehabilitation NDIS planning brochure
This information includes eligibility and planning processes required to use the ABI community rehabilitation service under the NDIS.
Brochure, Flyer
Activity Conversation Starter Cards (DOC) 1 MB Tool
Adult Community Program Handbook
A guide for adult community program clients at St Kilda Road Clinic and Waiora Clinic.
Brochure
Advance Care Planning - Advance Care Directive for adults 641 KB Form
Advance Care Planning - Checklist of steps for appointing your Medical Treatment Decision Maker 128 KB Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning - Instructions for completing Advance Care Directive 192 KB Brochure, Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning - Medical Treatment Decision Maker form 628 KB Form
Advance Care Planning Australia
A resource for people which outlines ACP, FAQs, training, news & events, reports, projects and publications
Website
Advance Care Planning Brochure
This information will tell you about advance care planning and the process for creating an advance care plan.
Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Greek) Brochure
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Russian) Brochure
Advance Care Planning Information Sheet
Information for patients about the advance care plan.
Fact sheet
Aged Care Assessment Service Page
Aged Care Diversity Framework Booklet, Website
Aged Care guide
A website which provides information about aged care products, services and residential facilities
Website
Agreement for Home Therapy - Better at Home 56 KB Form
Airbnb
Searchable, filterable private accommodation rentals from bedrooms in host houses to whole of home deluxe houses, apartments and unique places to stay for the short to long term
Website
Alfred Health - Acetazolamide (Diamox®) For Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Information for patients about Diamox®.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Advance Care Planning Getting Started
This information and worksheet will provide a basic overview of Advance Care Planning (ACP).You can write down your thoughts here and follow the links to download further information and Advance Care Planning documents.
Booklet
Alfred Health - AFB Culture Urine / Sputum
Instructions for patients completing this pathology test.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - After your nerve block
Information for patients that had a nerve block for pain relief after their operation
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Antibiotic allergies and side effects
Information for patients explaining the difference between an antibiotic allergy and an antibiotic side effect
Fact sheet, Flyer
Alfred Health - At the hospital: A book for children
This book explains the mental health inpatient unit to children
Booklet
Alfred Health - Azathioprine
Information for patients about a treatment drug called Azathioprine.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Better at Home Brochure
Information for patients, families and friends about the Better at Home service
Brochure
Alfred Health - Bottom shuffling with your non-weightbearing leg
This information will show you how to get up stairs using your non-weightbearing leg.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - CAR-T Cell Therapy
Information for patients, families and friends about CAR-T cell therapy
Booklet
Alfred Health - Care during chemotherapy treatment
There are some precautions that you will need to consider during and after chemotherapy treatment. The following guide provides useful information and online resources to help you at home.
Booklet
Alfred Health - Care in the last days of life
Find out more about the dying process and how we will care for your family member/friend.
Booklet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Men Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Wom Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Chickenpox (Varicella) / Disseminated Shingles Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Clean hands ‘Its OK to ask!’ Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Clostridium Difficile Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Community Rehab Program: Psychosocial Team
Find out about the Pyschosocial Team at our Community Rehab Program and how you can make a referral
Booklet
Alfred Health - Conjunctivitis Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Discharge with Ureteric Stent
Discharge instructions for Alfred Health patients with a Ureteric Stent.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Do you need to find a Private Physiotherapist?
Information for patients who need private physiotherapy
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Effects on Thermoregulation After a Burn Injury
Information for patients about how the body regulates temperature after a burn injury.
Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Fat Collection Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Occult Blood Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faeces Culture Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure
Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.
Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure (Greek)
Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.
Brochure