The information below has been added to the Toronto Private Website to guide patients to reliable online health information, on topics such as Falls Prevention, Pressure Injury, Infection Control, Delirium and more.
Research shows that we can substantially reduce our risk of a fall by doing moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week and by incorporating balance and leg strength exercises, such as those you will find on the website, into our daily routine.
Read more about falls prevention here.
A pressure injury, also referred to as a pressure ulcer or bed sore, is an injury to the skin caused by unrelieved pressure and may occur when you are unable to move due to illness, injury, or surgery. Pressure injuries can happen quickly, from lying or sitting in the same position for too long. They can be painful, take a long time to heal, and may lead to other complications.
Read more about pressure injuries here.
Sometimes blood can pool and thicken inside normal, healthy veins and block the flow of blood through the body. This is known as a blood clot. Blood clots can be minor and have no signs or symptoms, but they can also cause significant health issues and, in some cases, lead to death.
Read more about blood clots here.
Delirium is a common medical problem that is characterised by changes in mental function.
The onset of delirium and its symptoms is always sudden. It usually only lasts for a few days but may persist for longer periods. Delirium occurs more often among older people, but it can occur at any age. It can be a serious condition.
Read more about Delirium here.
Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person. Find out what we’re doing to prevent outbreaks and monitor these diseases in Australia.
Find out what the Australian Government is doing to prevent outbreaks in Australia.
Find out more about preventing and controlling infection.
When you receive blood, or blood components, it is called a transfusion. Blood components might be red cells, platelets or plasma. What you receive depends on your medical condition.
Transfusions of red blood cells are used to treat patients with low haemoglobin (anaemia). There are many different causes for anaemia such as surgical blood loss and chemotherapy.
Read more about blood transfusions here.
Consumer medicine information (CMI) is designed to inform you about prescription and pharmacist-only medicines. CMI leaflets are written by pharmaceutical companies, who have to follow government guidelines about what to include and ensure their information is accurate, unbiased and easy understand.
For more information on medicines click here.
Top Tips for Safe Health Care is a resource designed to help consumers, their families, carers and other support people get the most out of their health care.
For more information and tips on Safe Health Care, click here.
Aurora Healthcare hospitals do not provide voluntary assisted dying services as part of our hospital and health services.
Aurora Healthcare is committed to a compassionate approach to responding to patients who express a desire for information or access to Voluntary Assisted Dying Services. We will provide information and support to access the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Coordination Service.
To discuss voluntary assisted dying or be connected with a doctor who can support you through the process, please call the free NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator Service on 1300 802 133 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (excluding public holidays) or email them on NSLHD-VADCareNavigator@health.nsw.gov.au
