General medicine patient leaflets

Providing acute medical services

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Paracetamol overdose

Description:
This leaflet offers information for patients who have been assessed and/or received treatment in hospital following a paracetamol overdose. Patients should read this leaflet carefully before leaving hospital.

Pleurodesis via chest drain - Information for patients

Description:
This leaflet explains about having pleurodesis, a procedure to seal the space between your lungs and chest wall, to stop fluid collecting there

Pramipexole for Restless Leg Syndrome

Description:
This leaflet provides information about the use of pramipexole to treat Restless Legs Syndrome.

Pregabalin for Restless Legs Syndrome

Description:
This leaflet provides information about the use of pregabalin to treat Restless Legs Syndrome.

Rivaroxaban for the treatment of DVT and PE

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about rivaroxaban that may be prescribed for you when you are diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolism (PE).

Ropinirole for Restless Legs Syndrome

Description:
This leaflet provides information about the use of ropinirole to treat your Restless Legs Syndrome.

Rotigotine for Restless Legs Syndrome

Description:
This leaflet provides information about the use of rotigotine to treat your Restless Legs Syndrome.

Sarah Swift Ward

Description:
This leaflet provides information about Sarah Swift Ward, including what you can expect during your stay.

Tacrolimus

Description:
This leaflet is for patients who have been prescribed tacromilus to help with additional information and answer any questions you may have.

Thoracocentesis

Description:
This leaflet explains about thoracocentesis – a procedure to remove and test fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest
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