Planned orthopaedic surgery - preparation for a successful outcome and recovery
Understanding the risks of surgery and how to be as fit as possible for your operation to give you the best chance of a fast and successful outcome
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Plantar fasciitis advice and exercises
Management advice and exercises for people diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, a condition causing pain in the heel, sole and /or arch of the foot
Read morePlaster cast stretch following Botulinum Toxin A injection
An overview of calf muscle stretch exercises that can be done after a plaster cast has been removed and plaster cast care for children and young people with neurological conditions
Read morePlatelet-rich plasma injection
Explains a treatment used for common orthopaedic conditions, including lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) or medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) in your elbow, impingement syndrome in your shoulder
Read morePlenvu bowel prep for a morning appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
Read morePlenvu bowel prep for an afternoon appointment
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your colonoscopy procedure
Read morePlenvu bowel preparation for general surgery
Advice and instructions for taking Plenvu bowel preparation in readiness for your operation
Read morePleural or chest wall biopsy
Explains procedure to collect samples of tissue for analysis by a pathologist
Read morePneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Explains what a pneumothorax is and how it is treated, and gives advice to aid your recovery at home
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Information for women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - explaining what the management options are
Read morePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
This leaflet explains what polycystic ovary syndrome is, how it is diagnosed, how it may affect you and how it is managed.
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) dietary advice
Dietary and lifestyle advice on managing the symptoms of PCOS
Read morePORTUGUESE - How to protect your baby from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
This leaflet provides information on RSV and the vaccination which is available for all pregnant women from September 2024.
Read morePositional talipes (TCV) exercise information
This leaflet is for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with positional talipes – known as TCV. It provides information on the exercises to be carried out to help correct this condition.
Read morePositional talipes (TEV) exercise information
This leaflet is for parents whose baby has been diagnosed with positional talipes – known as TEV. It provides information on the exercises to be carried out to help correct this condition.
Read morePossible effects of offering formula milk
This leaflet outlines information about effective feeding methods for your baby and aims to help you make an informed decision about which method to use.
Read morePost Radioiodine Nurse-Led Thyroid Virtual Clinic
Explains what happens in the virtual clinic for patients who have undergone radioiodine treatment for a thyroid condition
Read morePost-operative internal high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for gynaecological cancers
Explains what you can expect during and after your treatment and gives you some general advice and information
Read morePost-Sepsis Syndrome
Provides information and advice for patients with post sepsis syndrome, and their friends and families
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