Patient Resources

Please find below a list of useful websites and information for patients related to neurosurgery:

• Neurosurgical Society of Australasia: General information for patients about Neurosurgery, and downloadable leaflets on common Neurosurgical conditions and their management.
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons: Extensive list of downloadable leaflets on common Neurosurgical conditions and their management.
• After Cranial Surgery Information for Patients: Publication from Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust (UK). Download PDF.
• Dexamethasone Treatment for Brain and Spinal Tumours. Publication from Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust (UK). Download PDF.
• Questions to ask your Healthcare Team about your Brain Tumour and Treatment. Publication from Brain Tumour Alliance Australia. Download PDF.
• NeuroSurgical Research Foundation: Supports international research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease or malfunction of the brain, spine and nerves.
• Brain Tumour Support: Information from the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation.
• Paediatric Brain Tumour Support: Information from the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation.
• Neuro Other Conditions Support: Information from the NeuroSurgical Research Foundation.
• COVID-19 Guidance for People Living with Hydrocephalus: Information from the Hydrocephalus Association.
• The Survivorship Diary: Resources designed to assist patients diagnosed with a brain tumour or brain cancer.