Original patient and home-care guides, plus our full network of health education resources
Sineth Hospitals provides health education resources for patients, families, medical students and healthcare professionals through several dedicated educational platforms. These resources include patient-friendly health information, Sinhala health education, structured medical learning and current medical news.
Practical health information for patients, families and caregivers. These guides explain how to prepare for medical care at home, monitor common health measurements, care for someone recovering at home, and recognise warning signs that need medical attention. The information is intended for general education and does not replace an individual medical assessment.
What a home visit can realistically offer, who tends to benefit, and when clinic or hospital care is safer instead.
Read GuideWarning signs that mean a patient needs hospital or emergency assessment rather than home care.
Read GuideA practical checklist covering symptom history, records, and what to expect during the visit.
Read GuideHow to organise medicines, prescriptions and documents so they are ready for a home visit.
Read GuideDevice choice, cuff size, posture and timing for home readings that are genuinely useful.
Read GuideUsing a glucose meter correctly, avoiding common errors, and recognising low blood sugar.
Read GuideChoosing a thermometer, measuring reliably, and which fever symptoms need prompt care.
Read GuideTaking an accurate oxygen reading, its limitations, and why symptoms matter more.
Read GuideHome hazards, medicines, footwear, strength and what to do if a fall happens.
Read GuideRepositioning, daily skin checks, moisture and nutrition for patients who cannot move easily.
Read GuideWhy older adults dehydrate easily, subtle signs, and practical ways to encourage fluids.
Read GuideHow serious illness can look different in older people, and when to seek urgent care.
Read GuideWhat to watch each day after discharge, from medicines to eating, mobility and alertness.
Read GuidePreparing the space, equipment, caregivers and questions before a patient comes home.
Read GuideComparing old and new medicine lists, duplicate brands and high-risk medicines.
Read GuideDeciding between emergency care, same-day advice and routine follow-up after discharge.
Read GuideHand hygiene, dressings, what to avoid, and signs of infection or poor healing.
Read GuideDaily catheter and bag care, reducing infection risk, and problems that need help.
Read GuideWhen home injections are appropriate, safe preparation, storage and needle disposal.
Read GuideWhen a "drip" may be used at home after assessment, and when it can be dangerous.
Read GuideChecking the request, fasting and medicine instructions, collection and aftercare.
Read GuideWhich tests really need fasting, what fasting means, and safety for people with diabetes.
Read GuideWhat common home-care blood tests are for, and why results need interpreting in context.
Read GuideWhy repeat tests are requested, why timing matters, and how families can help.
Read GuidePatient-friendly information about diseases, symptoms, investigations, treatments, prevention and common health concerns, prepared and medically reviewed for public education.
Visit English Health EducationSinhala-language health information designed to make reliable medical education easier to understand and access for Sinhala-speaking readers.
Visit Sinhala Health EducationStructured educational resources for medical students, interns, junior doctors and healthcare learners, including clinical topics, diagnostic approaches and medical calculators.
Visit Medical EducationPlain-language coverage of important developments in medical research, clinical trials, new treatments, diagnostics, technology and public health.
Visit Suwa NewsEnglish Health Education or Sinhala Health Education
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These resources are part of the Sineth Hospitals health education initiative, prepared for general education and professional learning where appropriate.
The educational information provided through these websites is intended for general education and professional learning where appropriate. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment. For guidance on your own health, please contact us or consult the relevant site's privacy and editorial information.
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