Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition and its treatment. Many of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If, after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, you will have the opportunity to discuss this with the health professional involved in your care. What is an Unsuspected Pulmonary … Read More
Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (Blood Clots)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information about cancer and the risk of blood clots. This includes: how to identify a potential blood clot how we can try to prevent blood clots from forming how a blood clot may be diagnosed and treated what some of the long-term complications can be The leaflet is not intended … Read More
Colorectal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Patient Diary
Preparing for your hospital stay This booklet has been produced to give you general information about your surgery, maximise your recovery, minimise any complications and assist you to be well prepared for your stay on the colorectal surgical unit. Most of your questions should be answered by this booklet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and … Read More
Diabetes Information Leaflet for Patients undergoing Pancreatic Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your 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
Tetanus Advice Sheet
Patient Information Leaflet This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about tetanus. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading this and you require further explanation, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. Tetanus is a serious, life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into … Read More
Coming into Hospital for Cataract Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about what to expect when you come into hospital for your cataract surgery. 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 … Read More
Bleeding and/or pain in early pregnancy
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 nurse/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 Health In Early Pregnancy – Useful Information
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your pregnancy. 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