Patient Information
Allergy.org.au - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy
The ASCIA Allergy site offers a plethora of resources for both the health practitioner and for patients and families dealing with severe allergies. In addition to the large volume of reading materials there are visual charts documenting the use of EpiPen autoinjectors as well as templates for generation of personalised Anaphylaxis Action Plans.
Better Health Channel - Department of Health (VIC)
Better Health Channel offers a huge library of plain language patient information on common medical and surgical conditions. Although not Emergency Department specific the contents are nevertheless highly relevant to our patients.
Emergency Department Factsheets - Department of Health (Victoria)
A selection of factsheets for common problems encountered in the Emergency Department, including care of open wounds, sprains and strains, and plaster care.
Health Translations - Department of Health (Victoria)
Health Translations is a centralised repository of foreign language patient information provided by the Victorian Department of Health. See also the helpful Find your language resource. The scope of topics has been limited but as of 2016 there has been increased funding and resources allocated to expand this facility. Watch this space.
Inside Radiology Factsheets
Inside Radiology is produced by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists with the purpose of providing consumers with information on imaging tests and procedures. The fact sheets can given to patients to clarify questions about procedures or ionising radiation, for example.
Kids Health Info - Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Kids Health Info is provided by the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne and offers a wide selection of paediatric-specific information sheets for parents. Notable inclusions are Fever in Children, Asthma and several factsheets on the subject of paediatric procedural sedation.
The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
There are a huge number of parent and carer information sheets with a heavier focus on chronic illness and health education. Some valuable inclusions are the food allergy and intolerance factsheets as well as the poisons factsheets available.
The Women's Fact Sheets
The Royal Women's Hospital has a large number of patient factsheets on topics including emergency contraception, early pregnancy discomforts and miscarriage.
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