Resources
We have many resources available for consumers and health professionals including brochures, fact sheets and translated resources. All of our products are available free of charge.
Allergies
Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Condition or symptomASCIA has published a position statement on unorthodox techniques for diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) health professional information
Condition or symptomASCIA provides information for health professionals, including clinical updates, action/treatment plans, checklists, position papers and guidelines.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis resources
Condition or symptomASCIA has produced an extensive range of resources to assist in the management of anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions).
Ankle injuries
Ankle and knee imaging resources for clinicians
Condition or symptomAnkle and knee resources for clinicians, including guidelines, continuing professional development (CPD), and tools, calculators and apps.
Bacteruria
Urinary tract infections
Condition or symptomThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Bronchitis
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Cardiovascular disorders
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Cervical spine injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Cholesterol and lipid problems
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Craniocerebral trauma
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Dementia
Strategies to address distress
Condition or symptomDrug dependence
Benzodiazepine dependence: reduce the risk
Condition or symptomBenzodiazepines are widely used and one of the most commonly misused classes of prescription drugs in Australia. Dependence on benzodiazepines is more likely to occur with prolonged use and is becoming of increasing concern. Read about benzodiazepine dependence risk on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Dyspnoea
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Head injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Heart disease
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Heartburn and reflux
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Hyperlipidaemia
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease risk calculator
Condition or symptomThe National Vascular Disease Prevention Alliance (NVDPA) provides guidelines and a calculator for management of absolute cardiovascular disease risk.
Infant nutritional problems
Infant feeding advice
Condition or symptomASCIA provides advice on breastfeeding and introduction of solid foods to infants in order to prevent or minimise development of allergies.
Kidney disorders
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Neck injuries
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Pain
5 Questions to ask about using opioids for back pain or osteoarthritis
Condition or symptomPatient guides to managing low back and osteoarthritis pain and opioid medicines
Changes to codeine access
Condition or symptomPregabalin and gabapentin
Condition or symptomIs pregabalin being prescribed for pain other than neuropathic pain? Is it being used according to guidelines and the best available evidence? Once prescribed, are patients receiving optimal benefit? Providing health professionals with answers to these questions is essential for ensuring accurate diagnosis, appropriate prescribing of neuropathic pain medicines and improved quality of life of patients with neuropathic pain. Read more about pregabalin and gabapentin from the NPS MedicineWise website.
Over-the-counter codeine
Condition or symptomPeptic ulcers
Proton pump inhibitors
Condition or symptomProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are indicated for heartburn, reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and peptic ulcers. Learn more about prescribing PPIs.
Polypharmacy
The prescribing cascade
Condition or symptomA prescribing cascade occurs when a new medicine is prescribed to 'treat' an adverse reaction to another drug in the mistaken belief that a new medical condition requiring treatment has developed. Read about the prescribing cascade on the Australian Prescriber website.
Older, safer, wiser
Condition or symptomThe increasing morbidity and disability that accompanies ageing encourages a greater dependence on medicines to cure, slow the progression of, or reduce symptoms of disease. Read about medicines for an ageing population on the NPS MedicineWise website.
Prostate cancer
PSA testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men
Condition or symptomThe NHMRC provides an evidence summary on prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer in asymptomatic men.
Pulmonary embolism
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Renal disorders
Guidelines on diagnostic imaging in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomAustralasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) provides guidelines for diagnostic imaging in the emergency department.
Respiratory tract infection
Diagnostic imaging respiratory pathways
Condition or symptomDiagnostic imaging pathways are available for respiratory disorders, including bronchiectasis, pulmonary embolism, chest trauma, dyspnoea, lung cancer and haemoptysis.
Terminal illness
End of life care in the Emergency Department
Condition or symptomThe Emergency Care Institute (ECI) offers resources for health professionals managing patients who are reaching the end of life in the emergency department.
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections
Condition or symptomThe management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is changing, although it can still include antibiotics. Learn more about diagnosis & treatment of UTIs.
Vitamin D deficiency
RCPA recommends targeted Vitamin D testing
Condition or symptomThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) announced a new position statement on the use and interpretation of vitamin D testing.