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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The Alfred - Custom Neck Orthoses
Information for patients who need to wear a Custom Neck Orthosis.
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Decompression Illness (DCI) Fact sheet
The Alfred - Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Echocardiogram (Echo)
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Electrophysiology / Radio Frequency Ablation
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Epidural Analgesia
Information for patients about an epidural for pain relief
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Event Monitor
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Everybody Needs a GP Brochure
The Alfred - Exercise ECG test
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Hand Stretches Factsheet for Burns Patients
A list of recommended stretches for patients following a burn injury.
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Holter Monitor
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Hospital in the Home (HITH) Brochure Booklet
The Alfred - How to plan for your colonoscopy procedure
Helpful information for patients preparing for a colonoscopy at Alfred Health
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Information for Patients Booklet Fact sheet
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test with Continuous Laryngoscopy Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Eucapnic Voluntary Hyperventilation Challenge Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Hypertonic saline for airway clearance assessment Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Inhaled Mannitol to Assist Airway Clearance Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Mannitol Challenge Brochure
The Alfred - Lung Function Laboratory - Mannitol Challenge with Nasal Endoscope Brochure
The Alfred - Mental and Addiction Health Inpatient Unit
Essential information for consumers, families and friends about the Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Inpatient Unit
Brochure
The Alfred - PARC (Prevention And Recovery Care)
Find out about the PARC program which offers short-term residential support for people experiencing mental health issues.
Brochure
The Alfred - Patient and Family Accommodation Resource Booklet
Find out about local accommodation options close to the hospital.
Brochure
The Alfred - Right Heart Catherisation
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Same Day Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
Information for patients who have had an Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Ablation
Fact sheet, Flyer
The Alfred - Stress echocardiogram
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)
Information for patients
Fact sheet
The Alfred - Vascular Dressing Clinic
Is your leg ulcer not healing? We are here to help. Treatment for slow to heal lower leg wounds
Brochure
The Alfred - Video EEG Monitoring
Information for patients attending the Video EEG monitoring (VEM) suite at The Alfred.
Brochure
The Alfred - Waiting for Theatre: Information for patients, families and carers Brochure
The Alfred - Your Guide to Ordering Meals Online
Information for Alfred patients about how to place an online order for their hospital food.
Fact sheet, Flyer
The Australasian College of Dermatologists Website
The Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - Accessing NDIS Website
The Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - Management in diabetic foot disease Website
The Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - Management in stroke Website
The Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - orthotics support in neuromuscular conditions Website
The Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association - Pressure offloading Website
The Brain Tumour Charity
Information about how brain tumours are graded
Website
The Fairfield Centre - Patient Guide
A guide for patients about the care and services offered at the The Fairfield Centre.
Brochure
The IBS Network Website
The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
A society that includes basic science, the failing heart and advanced lung disease
Website
The National Disability Insurance Scheme
Visit the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website
Website
The National Institute of Complementary Medicine Website
The Orange Door
Providing referral and information support to families including family violence support. P: 1800 319 353
Website
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Website
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne - Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH)
Centre for Community Child health (CCHS)
Website
The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne - Developmental Medicine
Department of Developmental Medicine
Website
The Salvation Army - Homelessness Support Services
Find out about the support services offered by The Salvation Army in Victoria.
Website