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This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions prior to attending for the removal of a Vena Cava filter. 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 […]

This leaflet explains the anticoagulant medication you have been prescribed to help prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after your Covid-19 illness, and how to use your medication safely. The anticoagulant you are receiving is called rivaroxaban (the brand name is Xarelto®). This leaflet does not contain all the information you need about your […]

This information leaflet provides information about your surgery. The information in this leaflet should already have been explained to you by a doctor. We hope that this helps you to remember what you discussed with your doctor, and also to answer any questions that you may have. If you still have questions after reading this […]

Radical Trachelectomy This information leaflet provides specific information about your surgery and should be read alongside the ‘Gynaeoncology patient information to prepare for your surgery and recovery’ What is a Radical Trachelectomy? A trachelectomy is an operation for early-stage cervical cancer that preserves fertility for women who still wish to have children. The procedure involves […]

This information leaflet should be read alongside both the information booklet specific to your surgery and the ‘Gynae oncology patient information to prepare you for your surgery and recovery’. The surgery that has been planned for you will remove lymph nodes at the top of your leg/groin/pelvis. Your surgeon will explain why this is important […]

The Remote DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course is a clinical appointment that has been developed in partnership with The Open University. By taking part in a Remote DAFNE course you can learn the DAFNE way of managing your type 1 diabetes from home. This might fit in better with your work and home […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery after discussing this with their consultant or surgical team. Each person’s operation is individual and you may be given specific instructions that are not […]

The diagnosis of a small fracture (or break) of the radial head or neck of your elbow has been made at your visit to the A&E Department / Walk-In Centre. This injury will almost always heal up well and no specific treatment is likely. You will have been provided with an arm sling. This will […]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital have referred you to The Freeman Hospital for further advice around your liver disease. This may include consideration for a liver transplant assessment or any other interventions, that may improve your liver disease. Please be reassured that your routine care will still continue at the QEH, including drainage of ascites if […]

What is a radioisotope scan?  This is a scan to look at the function of certain organs in the body. Is there any preparation? For most scans you do not need to do anything special beforehand. You may need to stop eating before some tests. You will be asked to do this in your appointment […]