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
Your visit to the Nuclear Medicine Department
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your visit to the Nuclear Medicine Department. 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 … Read More
The role of Botulinum Toxin
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you information about your child’s treatment and will hopefully answer some of your questions. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your child’s therapist but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not … Read More
Information For Raised BMI In Pregnancy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the effects a raised body mass index (BMI) can have on your pregnancy and in labour. It will explain what you can do to reduce your risk and improve your health by having a healthy lifestyle. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is … Read More
Shrinker Socks
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 physiotherapist 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
Injection Therapy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the benefits and risks associated with steroid injections for musculoskeletal conditions. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your clinician, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading this you … Read More
Malignant Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)
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
What To Wear For An X-ray? – Orthopaedic Outpatient Department
You have received an appointment to attend the Orthopaedic Department and the details are included in the enclosed letter. To avoid delays for all patients undergoing an X-ray, the department aims to reduce the number of patients who need to undress for their X-ray. This advice sheet has been developed to provide guidance on what to wear when attending your appointment. It would … Read More
Possible swallowing problems during and after radiotherapy to the head and neck
To be read together with the leaflet: Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems) Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about how radiotherapy and chemotherapy to the head and/or neck may affect your swallowing. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your Speech and Language … Read More
Aftercare Advice: Computed Tomography (CT) Colonoscopy
Introduction This leaflet will provide you with general information and advice about the CT Colonoscopy that you have just undergone. It should answer most of your questions but if after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for you. What is a CT Colonoscopy? CT Colonoscopy … Read More