Tonsillitis

Patient Experience

Introduction Tonsillitis is a common illness of children. The majority of cases in children are caused by the same group of viruses that cause the common cold such as adenovirus and respiratory sncytial virus (RSV). These children generally recover well with no specific treatments. What symptoms might my child have? Your child may: have a sore throat have a fever or … Read More

Common causes of chest pain in children

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team caring for your child, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More

Accidental Poisoning in Children

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Bronchiolitis

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Fever in Children

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your child’s doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Febrile Convulsions

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your child’s doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Croup

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your child’s doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More

Pregnancy Testing Before Surgery – Information for Patients

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More

24-hour pH and Impedance Monitoring (Outpatient) – A guide for parents and carers

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More

24-hour pH and Impedance Monitoring (Inpatient) – A guide for parents and carers

Patient Experience

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More