Also known as robotic assisted-thoracic surgery Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure Robotic Lung Resection Surgery also known as RATS. 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. … Read More
Pleural Effusion
Fluid around the Lung Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your diagnosis showing a pleural effusion or fluid around the lung. What is a Pleural Effusion A pleural effusion is a collection or pooling of fluid which collects outside of your lung between your lung and chest wall or rib cage. What are the … Read More
Mediastinoscopy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment procedure mediastinoscopy. 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
Video Assisted Pleural Lung Biopsy leaflet
Also known as a VATS procedure Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your proposed 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 … Read More
Iron Infusion – Paediatrics
Introduction Your child has iron-deficiency anaemia and has been recommended to have an iron infusion. This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about the iron infusion. You may wish to share the information in this leaflet with your partner and family so that they can be of help and support. There may be information they need to … Read More
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) – Adults
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information nosebleeds, also called epistaxis. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare professional but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Finger and thumb interphalangeal joint dislocation or thumb metacarpal joint dislocation (Patient Initiated Follow Up)
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
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition and treatments. 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
Ajmaline Provocation Studies
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 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
Coronary Angiogram (Cardiac Catheterising) Information for Patients
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the invasive diagnostic procedure Coronary Angiogram (may also be referred to as cardiac catheterisation). 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 … Read More