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
Caring for my Child with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Introduction This information leaflet provides information regarding the PICC and how you as a parent/carer can help to maintain it in position with the help of the healthcare professionals (HCP) caring for your child in addition to if your child is discharged home with it in place. This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your … Read More
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. 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
MRI Small Bowel Scan
Introduction Please read this important information now and then fill in the safety form. Contact us as soon as possible if you need to give us information or if you need further advice. Our phone number is tel: 01482 674080 What is an MRI scan? MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI scan uses a very strong magnet, radio … Read More
Weber A Fracture of the Fibula (Ankle) – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Undisplaced Great Toe Fracture – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Fracture of the Triquetrum (Small Bone in Hand) – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Radial Head or Neck Fracture – Including Occult Elbow Fractures
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Proximal Humerus Fracture (Shoulder) – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Suspected Scaphoid fracture – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More