Ensure you inform your client to be aware of country of origin of the website they are using as it will affect things such as spelling and medication recommendations/registrations.
Healthdirect is an Australian Federal Government health portal – links to information on a range of topics, organisations and resources for the Australian health consumer.
Chronic conditions (Australia. Dept of Health)
Each of the State Government's host a website, including:
Tasmania (note does not include consumer health information)
Northern Territory (note does not include consumer health information)
ACT (note does not include consumer health information)
State Library Of Queensland
Provides online access to a range of databases. Includes full text e-books, e-journals.
PubMed & Medline provide online access to a range of articles, videos, client information resources, and systematic reviews. Includes some full text. Able to use clinical query search strategies. Subject strengths: medicine, nursing, allied health.
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There are many other quality consumer health sites, these are just a starter. If you require further information or sources, clinicians please contact your Health Librarian. Health consumers are advised to consult their health professional. |
