Patient Information Leaflet This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about MRI Contrast Agents. It is not meant to replace a discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it, you require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. A contrast agent injection is given during many MRI … Read More
Injection of Buscopan in MRI Scans
Patient Information Leaflet This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide) which is used in some MRI scans to stop muscle spasms from blurring pictures. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it, you require further explanation, please discuss this with medical team caring for you. … Read More
Living with Covid Recovery app Information Sheet
New digital app to support you in your recovery from Covid-19 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 … Read More
Distal radius fracture (wrist bone) 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
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. 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 physiotherapy team. Contact details are available at the end of this leaflet. What is an Anterior Shoulder … Read More
Endo-anal Ultrasound – An investigation of the anal canal
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 would like further explanation, please call the … Read More
Biofeedback Therapy – Therapy for patients with faecal incontinence and/or constipation
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 would like further explanation, please call the … Read More
Anorectal Physiology Investigations – an investigation for patients with bowel problems
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 would like further explanation, please call the … Read More
Supported Self-Management – Follow Up for Breast Cancer and Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ (DCIS)
What is supported self-management? Supported Self-Management (SSM) is a new approach to follow-up care after your treatment for breast cancer or DCIS has finished. Previously our follow up was known as Survivorship or Nurse – Led Follow Up. This follow up replaces routine clinical appointments, which means that you do not have to come to hospital when you are feeling … Read More