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

Our patient information resources are about conditions, treatments and services provided by our hospitals. These resources are written by our health professionals and are reviewed regularly to make sure all the information is up-to-date. You will also find resources from external health organisations. 

Remember that written information should only be used in conjunction with advice from the health professional who is looking after you. If you would like to comment on any of these resources, or if you would like to request a copy in a different format, contact our Patient Information team.

Resource Title Type
Home Care Packages About Me Questionnaire (pdf 330 KB) Form
Home care packages manual Website
Home Modification Information: Clearinghouse

Consumer factsheets about home modification design and building practices

Website
Homecare Packages - CCHS Brochure
Hospice in the Weald: How to do mouth care (video) Video
How do I provide feedback about my care?

We welcome your feedback.

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How to get a good night’s sleep while in hospital

Tips for getting a good night's sleep whilst you are in hospital

Fact sheet
How to manage Diarrhoea during Cancer treatment

Information for Alfred Health patients managing diarrhoea during their cancer treatment

Booklet
Human Services Disability

Financial assistance, accommodation options, community involvement and other supports and services for people with a disability, their families and carers

Website
Hyperbaric Health Questionnaire (pdf 508 KB) Form
IBS.mindovergut.com Website
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) fact sheet Fact sheet
Independent Living Centre

Search the National Equipment Database for information to support independent living

Website
Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)

The IMHA supports people who are receiving compulsory mental health treatment to make decisions and have as much say as possible about their assessment, treatment and recovery.

Website
Infant Child Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service Registration (pdf 315 KB) Form
Infection Prevention: Acinetobacter

Important information for patients about the bacteria Acinetobacter.

Fact sheet
Infection Prevention: Aspergillus

Important information for patients about Aspergillus.

Fact sheet
Infection Prevention: Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Information for patients about carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)

Fact sheet
Information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines

Department of Health information for people with disability about COVID-19 vaccines.

Website
Information Sessions 2016 (pdf 396 KB)

Details about our community information sessions for 2016

Flyer
Inner South family and friends

A support group for friends and family members caring for a loved one experiencing mental ill-health.

Website
Inside Radiology

Feee and easily accessible accurate, up to date, credible information about medical imaging tests and procedures

Website
Insulin Initiation Medication Referral form (pdf 516 KB)

For practitioners to complete

Form
Insulin prescribing for a more sustainable future (pdf 1 MB) Fact sheet
Integrum

A bone anchoring system based on osseointegration

Website
Intensive Care at Alfred Health - Information for patients, families, and support people Booklet, Brochure, Fact sheet
International Association for the Study of Pain

The IASP brings together scientists, clinicians, health-care providers, and policymakers to stimulate and support the study of pain and translate that knowledge into improved pain relief worldwide

Website
Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

This information sheet answers some common questions about intravenous (IV) iron. It should not replace talking to your doctor about your care.

Fact sheet
John Hopkins Medicine: Handwashing video Video
Kidney Donor Health Screening Questionnaire (pdf 311 KB) Form
Kidney Health Australia Website
Kids Helpline

Mental health information and phone counselling

Website
Launch Housing

One of Victoria’s largest providers of housing and homelessness support services.

Website
Leukaemia Foundation

The Leukaemia Foundation is Australia's peak body for blood cancer, funding research and providing free services to support people with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders, and their families.

Website
Life after heart transplant (pdf 691 KB) Booklet
Lifeline

Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Website
Limbs4life

Providing information and support to amputees and their families while promoting an inclusive community

Website
Live in Melbourne

A state government driven source of information for international skilled, investor and business migrants considering the move to our great city

Website
Live Life

Information about Live Life personal mobile alarms

Website
Livestrong

We improve the lives of people affected by cancer, now.

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Living after cancer treatment brochure: Livestrong

These brochures offer resources related to the physical, emotional, and day-to-day concerns of people affected by cancer after treatment.

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Living beyond cancer: Memorial Sloan Kettering

Thanks to advances in detection and treatment, more people than ever before are surviving cancer.

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Living beyond cancer: NCSS

Cancer Survival Toolbox® Special Topics

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Look Good, Feel Good

News, practical tips and FAQs about cancer, and how to get involved with cancer programs

Website
Looking after your cannula (PIVC)

Information for patients to help prevent complications with a cannula

Fact sheet
Low FODMAP diet for IBS (Monash) Website
Lung cancer: what to expect during treatment and beyond Website
Lung Foundation Australia Website
Lungitude Foundation

The Lungitude Foundation is a registered Australian charity focused on funding and facilitating world-class translational research, advocating for lung transplant excellence, building a strong community of support, and educating key audiences.

Website
Lupus Foundation

Resources, services and events

Website