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Free and Open Access Resources
An overview of freely available and open access resources in health and medicine.
Free and Open Access Resources
Medicines and drugs
Reports and statistics
Consumer health websites
Consumer health websites and sources
HealthDirect Australia
A government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice, both on the website and via a 24-hour phone service.
Conditions, prevention and treatment (SA Health)
Information on the prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a range of common medical conditions and illnesses
Cochrane (Plain Language Summaries)
Clear summaries written in plain language that outline the evidence for particular treatments or interventions.
MedlinePlus
Online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
Better Health Channel
Information about medical conditions, treatments and health living.