Patient resources

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
10 things you need to know about PrEP	Video
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLOs) support Aboriginal patients, families, community members and our staff.	Page
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) Program Find out more about the AHLOs and the supports available for Aboriginal patients.	Brochure
Accessing Spiritual Care at The Alfred Pastoral and Spiritual Care is an important part of patient centered care within The Alfred.	Brochure
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre Brochure Information for patients about our ABI service.	Brochure
Adult Community Program Handbook A guide for adult community program clients at St Kilda Road Clinic and Waiora Clinic.	Brochure
Advance Care Planning - Advance Care Directive for adults (pdf 641 KB)	Form
Advance Care Planning - Checklist of steps for appointing your Medical Treatment Decision Maker (pdf 128 KB)	Factsheet
Advance Care Planning - Instructions for completing Advance Care Directive (pdf 192 KB)	Brochure, Factsheet
Advance Care Planning - Medical Treatment Decision Maker form (pdf 628 KB)	Form
Advance Care Planning Australia A resource for people which outlines ACP, FAQs, training, news & events, reports, projects and publications	Website
Advance Care Planning Brochure	Factsheet
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Greek)	Brochure
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Russian)	Brochure
Advance Care Planning Information Sheet Information for patients about the advance care plan.	Factsheet
Aged Care Assessment Service Brochure Information for patients about the service.	Brochure
Aged Care guide A website which provides information about aged care products, services and residential facilities	Website
Alfred Health - Care in the last days of life Find out more about the dying process and how we will care for your family member/friend.	Booklet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Men	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Wom	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Carer Services for Mental Health Carers Brochure	Brochure
Alfred Health - Carer Support Groups Summary	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Chickenpox (Varicella) / Disseminated Shingles	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Clean hands ‘Its OK to ask!’	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Clostridium Difficile	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Common Colds	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Conjunctivitis	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Fat Collection	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Occult Blood	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Faeces Culture	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure (Greek) Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Greek)	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Italian)	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Mandarin)	Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Russian)	Brochure
Alfred Health - Fasting Blood Test	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Getting you started with the NDIS booklet Find out essential information to get you started with the NDIS at Alfred Health	Booklet
Alfred Health - Glandular Fever	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Head and Neck Radiotherapy Treatment	Booklet
Alfred Health - Head Lice	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Hepatitis A	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) Find out more about HARP and the services you may be eligible for	Brochure
Alfred Health - How to Perform a Rectal Test	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Information for Patients Following Venous Sampling	Factsheet
Alfred Health - Information for Patients Receiving External Beam Radiotherapy	Booklet
Alfred Health - Information for private patients Find out more about using your private health insurance at Alfred Health services	Brochure
Alfred Health - Legionnaires Disease	Factsheet

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