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

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. 

Western Sydney Local Health District 

Find out how to get to hospitals and health centres in Western Sydney Local Health District. 

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.

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

Tips for finding reliable health information.

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