The following websites provide practical advice for patients and consumers on what questions you can ask when you go to visit your health provider.

Trust it or Trash it – Advice on how to identify trustworthy sources of information

Tips for finding reliable health information.

Health Direct Question Builder  

Prepare for your medical appointment by creating a list of questions to ask your doctor.  

Choosing Wisely Questions

Five questions to ask your doctor or other health provider.

The following websites provide general advice on finding a health service and specific information on how to get to hospitals and health facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Health Direct Find a Health Service 

Find health services close to you. 

The following websites provide information on selected health conditions including one website that provides a simple, symptom checker.

NSW Health Ministry – Health topics from A–Z

Provides information and fact sheets on a wide range of common illnesses and health problems.

Health Direct Symptom Checker 

Enter your symptoms to work out the best way to get help.

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