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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Red drinks off display: A green light for healthy consumption
Back in 2010, we launched Healthy Choices - a program to encourage people to choose healthier food and drinks at Alfred Health sites.
442 KB Brochure
Refusal of Treatment Certificate - agent or guardian of incompetent person 35 KB Form
Refusal of Treatment Certificate - competent person 34 KB Form
Renal Society of Australasia
A not-for-profit professional association which aims to advance the care of people with kidney disease
Website
Royal Children’s Hospital transition booklet and fact sheets
Support and assistance in developing and coordinating optimal transition and transfer processes and pathways
Website
Royal College of Occupational Therapists - How to manage your energy levels Website
Royal Women’s Hopsital
Booking and care options when you are pregnant
Website
Sacred Heart Mission
Find out more about the services offered by Sacred Heart Mission to combat homelessness
Website
Safe Steps - Family Violence Response Centre
Victoria’s statewide first response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence. P: 1800 015 188 (24/7)
Website
Safer Care Victoria Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Fact Sheet Fact sheet
Sandringham - After your epidural or spinal anaesthetic
This leaflet describes what is normal and what to look out for after an epidural or spinal anaesthetic
Fact sheet
Sandringham - Epidural: Information for patients
Information for Women's at Sandringham patients about an epidural
Fact sheet
Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre Screening Clinic map 438 KB
Sandringham Hospital - Your Guide to Ordering Meals Online
Information for Sandringham patients about how to place an online order for their hospital food
Fact sheet, Flyer
Sane Australia
An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness
Website
SBS - Coronavirus information in your language
News and information about coronavirus (COVID-19) translated to over 60 languages and in a variety of formats.
Website
Scleroderma Foundation
Resources for patients and healthcare professionals
Website
Screening for multi-resistant organisms (MROs)
Information for patients who will be screened for multi-resistant organisms (MROs)
Fact sheet
Self Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease (SEMCD) 244 KB Form
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
The Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria (SACL) is a statewide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault
Website
Sleep Health Foundation Website
Smart Traveller Website
Smokefree Victoria Website
Social Work: Counselling & Casework - CCHS Brochure
Social Work: Promoting Quality of Life and Participation in Care
Find out about the services that Social Work can provide.
Brochure
Southern Melbourne Integrative Cancer Service
Connecting cancer care, driving best practice and improving patient outcomes. A joint initiative of Alfred Health, Cabrini Health, Penninsula Health and Southern Health
Speech Pathology Brochure - CCHS Brochure
Speech Therapy for Children - CCHS Brochure
Spine Health Questionnaire 281 KB Form
Spleen Australia
A national registry and education resource for people without a spleen
Website
STOP BANG and OSA50 Questionnaires 265 KB Form
STOP-BANG Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 168 KB Form
Stroke Foundation
A website dedicated to stroke recovery and support
Website
Study Melbourne
A state government source of information for those considering studying in Melbourne
Website
Sun Smart Website
Survivorship - during and after treatment: American Cancer Society
Information and tips on staying active and healthy during and after cancer treatment.
Website
Survivorship Care Plan: OncoLink
This free and easy to use program provides cancer survivors with information regarding the health risks they face as a result of cancer therapies.
Website
Survivorship: Cancer.net
Cancer.Net's survivorship section provides helpful information for cancer survivors and their friends and family.
Website
Survivorship: National Cancer Institute
Adjusting to physical and emotional changes after cancer treatment and tips on coping with fear of recurrence.
Website
Tame the Beast
Freely available, non-commercial education space that hopes to inspire research-based action in the treatment of pain. At the moment, Tame the Beast is an animation, a question-and-answer and it'll soon host a podcast series.
Website
Tandem
Representing family and friends supporting people living with mental health issues, Tandem provides information, advocacy, research and community awareness about caring for people experiencing mental ill-health.
Website
Telehealth user guide
Information sheet for telehealth
Brochure, Fact sheet
Teletrial Brochure 246 KB Brochure
The Alfred - After an eye injection
Information for patients who have had an eye injection at The Alfred
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Alma Road CCU: Information for Families & Carers Brochure
The Alfred - Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Cardiac biopsy
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Cardiac MRI
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Computer Tomography (CT) Angiogram
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Coronary Angiogram/Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
Information for patients
Fact sheet