Information about health conditions

The Commission has developed information for consumers on some key safety and quality issues, and health conditions.

Print

Antimicrobial stewardship and antibiotic use

Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2014
Fact sheet or brochure

Sore throat: should I take antibiotics?
2016
Guide, user guide or guidelines

Middle ear infection: should my child take antibiotics?
2016
Fact sheet or brochure

Acute bronchitis: should I take antibiotics?
2016
Guide, user guide or guidelines

Acute coronary syndromes (heart attack and suspected heart attack)

Acute Coronary Syndromes (Heart Attack and Suspected Heart Attack) Clinical Care Standard: Consumer fact sheet
2014
Fact sheet or brochure

Acute stroke

Acute Stroke Clinical Care Standard: Consumer fact sheet
2015
Fact sheet or brochure

Cancer care

What to expect when receiving medication for cancer care
2020
Fact sheet or brochure

Cataract

Cataract Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2019
Fact sheet or brochure

Consumer information on cataract surgery: An environmental scan
2018
Publication, report or update

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2018
Fact sheet or brochure

Dementia and delirium

Delirium Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2016
Fact sheet or brochure

A better way to care - Actions for consumers
2014
Fact sheet or brochure

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2017
Fact sheet or brochure

Consumer information on heavy menstrual bleeding: An environmental scan
2018
Publication, report or update

Hip fracture

Hip Fracture Care Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2016
Fact sheet or brochure

Mental Health

Checklist for choosing a digital mental health service - Information for consumers and carers
2020
Fact sheet or brochure

Tips for choosing a digital mental health service – Information for consumers and carers
2020
Fact sheet or brochure

Osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2017
Fact sheet or brochure

Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Decision support tool
2018
Guide, user guide or guidelines

Pelvic organ prolapse

Treatment Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
2018
Guide, user guide or guidelines

Stress urinary incontinence

Treatment Options for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
2018
Guide, user guide or guidelines

Transvaginal mesh complications

Treatment options for complications of transvaginal mesh (including options for mesh removal)
2018
Fact sheet or brochure

Venous thromboembolism

Venous Thromboembolism Clinical Care Standard - Consumer fact sheet
2018
Fact sheet or brochure

 

Topics
Clinical Care Standards
Health conditions, diseases and treatments
Health literacy
Partnering with consumers
Person-centred health care