Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you/your child general information about your/your child’s 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
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP)
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 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
Investigation of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in Pregnancy – Risks to you and your baby
Introduction This leaflet has been written to give you information about two different types of lung scan used within the hospital so that you are informed about the amount of radiation, and the associated risks, that you and your unborn baby will receive when you have one of these scans. Your doctor, together with a radiologist (doctor specialising in imaging), … Read More
Protecting your Baby from Low Blood Glucose
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about protecting your baby from low blood glucose. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team caring for your child but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it … Read More
Tongue Tie – Information for Parents
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your baby’s possible tongue tie. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your child’s health professional but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More
Amiodarone Treatment – What you need to know
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your amiodarone 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 … Read More
Severe Endometriosis and Surgery (for patients having surgery in the Endometriosis Centre)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet/booklet. 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
Kidney Transplantation – Advice for Kidney Transplant Recipients
When a kidney transplant is given to you there are certain responsibilities that lie with you and the transplant team to maximise the life of the transplanted kidney. Your responsibilities include: Medication You should take your medication as prescribed to ensure your kidney transplant does not reject and remains healthy. It is your responsibility to ensure you have enough medication … Read More
Neck Pain
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. 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