The following factsheets are provided for your reference.

Gastroenterology

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia has published an excellent collection of health information factsheets which you may find interesting. We encourage you to visit their website www.gesa.org.au to view the full collection, but for your convenience, here are the ones we consider most relevant.

Procedures: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy

Digestive Health: The Digestive System., Helicobacter Pylori

Diseases:  Bowel Polyps, Coeliac Disease, Constipation, Diverticular Disease, Gallstones, Heartburn, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance.

Infection Control

Healthcare Associated Infections

Hand Hygiene Overview, How to Handrub, How to Handwash

Cough Etiquette

Privacy

Health Privacy – it’s my business

Use and Disclosure of Health Information

Adverse events and Open disclosure

Patient, family/carer brochure