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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Parks Victoria
The Victorian government's website showcasing places to see and things to do outdoors
Website
Pathology: 24 Hour Urine Collection (ACID BOTTLE)
Instructions for patients completing the pathology test.
Fact sheet
Pathology: 24 Hour Urine Collection (ACID BOTTLE) 5-HIAA
Instructions for patients completing the pathology test.
Fact sheet
Pathology: 24 Hour Urine Collection (CARBONATE BOTTLE) Urate (Uric Acid)
Instructions for patients completing the pathology test.
Fact sheet
Pathology: 24 Hour Urine Collection (Plain Bottle)
Instructions for patients completing the pathology test.
Fact sheet
Pathology: Bone Marrow Biopsy Test
Information for patients who will be having a bone marrow biopsy test.
Brochure
Pathology: Urine for Haemosiderin
Instructions for patients completing this pathology test.
Fact sheet
Patient information and health questionnaire 454 KB Form
Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre
Find out more about the latest in cancer care.
Brochure, Fact sheet
Payment information for overseas patients Website
PEP Information and Medication Sheet Fact sheet
Peter Mac: Everyday cancer words and terms A - Z Website
Physical Activity for Adults - CCHS Brochure
Physical care
Our Palliative Care team has compiled these resources to help people caring for someone who is at the end of their life, at home.
Page
Physiotherapy - CCHS Brochure
Physiotherapy for Children - CCHS Brochure
Plain Language Medical Dictionary
This tool converts medical language into everyday English. It is an award-winning dictionary designed by Taubman Health Sciences Library, University of Michigan.
Tool
Podiatry - CCHS Brochure
Podiatry for Children - CCHS Brochure
Podiatry National
Services, resources, fact sheets and forums
Website
Post-COVID Service - Changes in memory and thinking after COVID–19 infection Booklet
PrEP Access Now Website
PrEP fact sheet - AFAO
This fact sheet provided by the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) explains what PrEP access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) means for those accessing this medicine.
251 KB Fact sheet
PrEP for Trans Video
PrEP’d for Change Website
PrEPX frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the PrEPX study
375 KB Fact sheet
Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries (Greek) Brochure
Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries (Italian) Brochure
Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries (Mandarin) Brochure
Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries (Russian) Brochure
Prevention and Population Health Group Website
Psychology for Children - CCHS Brochure
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service (PDAS) - Brochure Brochure
Public Transport Victoria
The resource for those looking to travel around Melbourne and Victoria on our multiple forms of public transport including trams, trains and buses
Website
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) fact sheet Fact sheet
Pulmonary Complication Prevention 150 KB Flyer
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Website
Pulmonary Rehabilitation – patient information Fact sheet
Quit Victoria
Increase your chance of quitting for good
Website
Quit Victoria education
Training and education resources for health professionals
Website
QuitCoach
Get expert advice to help you quit smoking and stay quit forever
Website
Radiation Oncology Targeting Cancer
Information about radiation oncology and radiation therapy
Website
Radiation Oncology: Brain Tumour Radiotherapy Treatment
Information for patients about radiotherapy treatment.
Booklet
Radiation Oncology: Breast and Chest Wall Radiotherapy Treatment
Information for patients about radiotherapy treatment.
Booklet
Radiation Oncology: Lung Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment
Information for patients about radiotherapy treatment.
Booklet
Radiation Oncology: Prostate Cancer - High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
Information about high dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
Booklet
Radiology Info for patients Website
Rainbow Network
LGBTIQA+ information and resources
Website
Raising Children Network
Provides free, reliable, up-to-date information to help your family grow and thrive together
Website
Reach Out
A website for getting young people through tough times
Website