Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. 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 discuss … Read More
Leech Therapy
Introduction This leaflet provides written information to help you understand the indications, benefits, risks and alternatives to leech therapy. This leaflet should answer most of your questions and is intended to support a clinical discussion between you and your doctor. If you have any additional questions or concerns about treatment, please speak to the doctor or nurse caring for you. … Read More
5th Metacarpal Neck Fractures
Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about your condition. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and the healthcare team. If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. This is a common injury often as a consequence of a punching injury. The fracture … Read More
Decolonisation Pre-Central Line Insertion – Patient Information
Why do I need this? Your dialysis line is extremely important for giving you access to the haemodialysis machine. They are plastic and can carry germs into your blood stream. Cleaning your skin and nose with these preparations can reduce your carriage of germs that can infect your line. This therefore reduces your risk of developing complications such as sepsis … Read More
Information about Induction of Labour
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the procedure of induction of labour. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your midwife or doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More
Jaundice in the Newborn Baby
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about jaundice in the newborn baby. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or midwife, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More
Cough Assist – Information for Carers (Domiciliary, Residential & Nursing Homes)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide important information regarding care and treatment from the Home Ventilation Service. Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet- please keep it in a safe place for future reference. It is not intended to replace the discussion with the Doctor or Specialist Nurse, but may act as a starting point … Read More
Non-Invasive Ventilation – Information for Carers (Domiciliary, Residential and Nursing Homes)
Introduction This booklet has been produced to give you important information to help you care for someone receiving treatment from the Home Ventilation Service. Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet- please keep it in a safe place as you may need to refer back to it in the future. If after reading it you have any … Read More