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.
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- This leaflet provides you with information about the service, how we can help you and how to contact us.
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- This information sheet has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about taking hydroxycarbamide for the management of sickle cell disease. It contains information on the benefits and risks of taking hydroxycarbamide, how to take and store it, and how it works, including the changes it causes in the blood.
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- About painful erections (priapism), that are associated with sickle cell disease.
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- This information sheet briefly outlines key information specific to Samaritan Ward.
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- This leaflet explains more about the transition service for people with sickle cell disease. The leaflet includes details on what it is, who you will meet, and what will happen when you're there.
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- This leaflet provides information about when adults with sickle cell disease need to go to the A&E Department at St Thomas' Hospital and what happens when they are there.
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- Information leaflet on the Sickle Day Unit at Guy's Hospital, for the treatment of patients with sickle cell disease who are experiencing a painful crisis.
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- Information leaflets for patients with sickle cell disease having a simple (top-up) blood transfusion at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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- This leaflet provides information on vaccinations and antibiotics, and advice on travel for patients with sickle cell disease.