Lower Limb Cast Care Information – For Patients and Carers of a Patient

Nikki Harrison

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

Upper Limb Cast Care Information – For Patients and Carers of a Patient

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give general information for patients and carers of a patient with an upper limb cast. 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

Contact Electronic Brachytherapy for Rectal Cancer (Papillon)

Nikki Harrison

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 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 … Read More

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) – Reducing the Risk

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This information sheet informs you about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). It explains what it is, why you are at risk and how you can avoid it. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and the healthcare team but can act as a starting point for such a discussion. If, after reading it, you have any concerns or require … Read More

Vertebroplasty Procedure

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your vertebroplasty procedure. 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, … Read More

Varicocele Embolisation

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to tell you about having Varicocele Embolisation. 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 … Read More

Insertion of Tunnelled Central Venous Line

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about having insertion of a tunnelled central venous line (central line). 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

Insertion of IVC Filter

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about having insertion of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. 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 … Read More

Renal Angiography / Angioplasty

Nikki Harrison

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

Melatonin for sleep disorders – Information for Parents and Carers

Nikki Harrison

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