Hydrocele Repair – Ligation of Patent Processus Vaginalis (PPV)

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information and advice following a Hydrocele Repair PPV Ligation. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your child’s doctor.  If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need any further help … Read More

Circumcision (Older Child) – Advice Sheet

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information and advice following a circumcision procedure. It is not meant to replace 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. Should you need any further help or advice, please telephone: … Read More

Circumcision – Advice for Parents

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information and advice following a circumcision procedure. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your child’s doctor.  If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for your child. Should you need any further help or advice, … Read More

Care of Your Back Following Lumbar Spine Surgery

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about how to care for your back following surgery.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your physiotherapist or spinal surgeon, but may act as a starting point for discussion. Your consultant spinal surgeon should have explained … Read More

Managing your Recent Spinal Fracture

Nikki Harrison

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

Retinopathy of Prematurity – ROP Screening on the Neonatal Unit

Nikki Harrison

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

Radiotherapy for Gynaecological Cancers

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about external beam radiotherapy to the female pelvis (including cervix, womb, vagina and vulva), in addition to the information you will receive from your Clinical Oncologist.   Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare … Read More

Having A Transplant Kidney Biopsy

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure of transplant kidney biopsy.  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 … Read More

Renal Anaemia Management – A Patient Guide to Anaemia Treatments

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your 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, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More

Having A Kidney Biopsy

Nikki Harrison

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your kidney biopsy 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, … Read More