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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Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment NDIS information Brochure
This information details the process and what items to include in your NDIS plan if you need a driving assessment.
Brochure
Occupational Therapy for Children Brochure
Occupational Therapy for children - CCHS Brochure
Office of the Public Advocate Website
Office of the Public Advocate - Take Control
A guide for making enduring powers of attorney.
726 KB Booklet
Older person’s advocacy network Website
Older Persons Care Hub - brochure
Online help at eheadspace
eheadspace provides a confidential online and telephone support service seven days a week
Website
Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation Concussion Guidelines Website
Open House Melbourne
A behind the scenes look (and series of events) showcasing the best of Melbourne's building design and fantastic, world leading architecture
Website
Orthoptics Australia - Facebook
Facebook page for Orthoptics Australia
Website
Orthoptics Australia - website Website
Orthotic and Prosthetic Service: Aspen Vista Collar
Information for patients, families and friends about an Aspen Vista Collar. This information should only be used by Alfred Health patients that have been provided with an Aspen Vista Collar.
Booklet
Orthotic and Prosthetic Service: Cervical Thoracic Orthosis (CTO)
Information for patients, families and friends about a Cervical Thoracic Orthosis (CTO). The CTO is fitted to treat injuries to the spine. This information should only be used by Alfred Health patients that have been fitted with a CTO.
Booklet
Orygen
The national centre of excellence in youth mental health
Website
Overall Health Status (EQ-5D-5L) 194 KB Form
Pain Health
painHEALTH offers you information, tips and self management tools to assist in the management of musculoskeletal pain
Website
Pain Management Network
Helping people to gain a better understanding of pain
Website
Pain Revolution
Pain Revolution is on a mission to help all Australians access community-based pain education through the Local Pain Educator Program.
Website
Pain Scale Set 283 KB Tool
Palliative Care Australia
Services, resources, fact sheets and forums
Website
Palliative Care Australia - Final Footprints: My Culture, My Kinship, My Country
This video explores the importance of palliative care to our First Nations’ peoples and explains the use of ‘death and dying’ language in communities, documenting end-of-life wishes, and how traditional and modern ways may co-exist in today’s society.
Video
Palliative care resources for carers
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
Palliative Care Victoria
Services, resources, fact sheets and forums in Victoria
Website
Palliative Care Victoria: Resources for carers
Resources for carers of a person of a life limiting illness and receiving palliative care.
Fact sheet, Website
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
Patient Portal - Setting up a new Portal Account 572 KB Fact sheet
Patient Portal (Easy Read)
Information about the Patient Portal and what it is for.
Booklet
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 Concussion Symptom Checklist 356 KB Form
Post-COVID Service - Changes in memory and thinking after COVID–19 infection Booklet
PrEP Access Now Website