Patient Information Leaflets
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Kidney disease and fluid intake
Explains how your kidney health is linked to fluid intake (how much fluid you drink)
Read moreKidney disease and immunisation
Outlines the immunisations (vaccinations) recommended for renal patients
Read moreKidney failure - The basics
Explains what the kidneys do, what is likely to happen if they start to fail and how the condition is managed
Read moreKidney function test as an outpatient
A kidney function test, otherwise known as Glomerular Filtration Rate test (or GFR), is generally considered to be the best way of assessing kidney function
Read moreKidney transplant - Information for patients thinking about having one
For patients with kidney failure who are considering a kidney transplant - information about transplantation and being referred for assessment at Oxford
Read moreKidney transplant - Post transplant care
Information to support your transfer of care for patients who have received a transplant and are now under the care of the Transplant Team at the Berkshire Kidney Unit
Read moreKidney Transplant Waiting List - information for patients
For patients cleared to go on the kidney transplant waiting list - gives details about what you need to do while you are waiting for your transplant and what to expect when you are called
Read moreKnee arthroscopy advice and exercises
What will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation and advice and exercises afterwards
Read moreKnee arthroscopy for children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their knee operation
Read moreKnee injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a knee injury
Read moreKnee replacement surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your knee operation
Read moreLabyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis
Explains what labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are and how they are treated or managed
Read moreLanreotide treatment plan
Record for chemotherapy treatment given to help control the symptoms of flushing and diarrhoea often experienced with carcinoid tumours
Read moreLaparoscopic (keyhole) groin surgery for hernia
Information that will help you decide whether to have keyhole surgery to repair your hernia
Read moreLaparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder surgery)
Information to help you decide whether to have keyhole surgery for gallstones
Read moreLaparoscopic female sterilisation
This leaflet gives information on having a laparoscopic (keyhole) sterilisation operation. Please read it before you go home so that you can have any of your questions answered before you leave.
Read moreLaparoscopic hysterectomy
This leaflet is for women who have decided to have a laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy (removal of the womb).
Read moreLaparoscopic myomectomy
Details on what will happen during your laparoscopic (keyhole) myomectomy including the risks and the benefits.
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