Introduction This leaflet has been produced to provide you with 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 the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading this leaflet you have any concerns or require any … Read More
Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme following your hospital treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor or nurse but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have … Read More
Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team
Introduction Palliative care is an approach that aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing problems associated with life-limiting illness. This leaflet has been produced to give you and your relatives / carer general information about the Specialist Palliative Care Team within the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Most of your questions … Read More
Skin and Nodal Self Examination
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about skin and lymph node examination. Most of your questions should have been 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
YAG Laser Capsulotomy following cataract surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about laser treatment for patients who have had cataract surgery and whose vision has continued to deteriorate. 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
What Happens after my Gynaecology Tests?
What happens next? You have been seen in the Gynaecology Service for tests. These tests may have included: Blood tests Scan An examination of inside of the vagina, neck of womb (cervix) or womb Sample taken from inside the womb The doctor will review the result of your test(s) once they have been processed. If your results are reassuring (no … Read More
Head and Neck Lymphoedema
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you advice about a condition known as lymphoedema. It can be used in conjunction with the information you will already have been given by your Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist. The leaflet will help you manage your lymphoedema following your initial assessment. Most of your questions should have been answered at your initial assessment; … Read More
Water Deprivation Test
What is a water deprivation test? You have probably been troubled by symptoms of increased thirst and/or passing a lot of urine. Following discussion with your doctor, he has advised that you have this test. The purpose of this test is to find out if you are producing enough of a hormone called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH), from a small gland called … Read More
Avoiding Hypos Whilst in Hospital
What is Hypoglycaemia? Hypoglycaemia (sometimes referred to as a ‘hypo’) is a low level of glucose in the bloodstream (4mmol/L or less). Who is at risk? People who have diabetes and are taking insulin or a sulphonylurea type medication (such as gliclazide, glipizide or glimepiride) are at risk of having a hypo. Does it need treating? Hypos can be very … Read More
Minor Eye Lid Surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about minor eye lid surgery. Most of your questions should have been 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 … Read More