Kidney patient leaflets and support

 

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.

Kidney service for adults - a young person's guide

Description:
This booklet provides information about the kidney services available at Guy's and St Thomas' for young adults aged 15 to 25 with a kidney condition. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a member of staff caring for you.

Kidney talk issue 16 Spring 2016

Description:
The latest news and events from the Guy's and St Thomas' Kidney Patients' Association (KPA). In this issue, we celebrate World Kidney Day and share the results of a survey of dialysis patients in London.

Kidney talk issue 17 Winter 2016

Description:
The latest news and events from the Guy's and St Thomas' Kidney Patients' Association (KPA). In this issue, we celebrate Dela Idowu for her work in raising awareness of organ donation in the black community and Guy's Hospital reaches its 50th double kidney transplant.

Kidney transplant - Going home after your transplant

Description:
This leaflet provides useful information for you when leaving the ward after your transplant.

Kidney transplant - Physiotherapy advice

Description:
This leaflet recommends exercises which may help to prevent potential complications and will help to speed up your recovery following kidney transplant.

Kidney transplant from a deceased donor

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having a kidney transplant from a donor that has died, including the benefits, risks, alternatives, and what you can expect at the time of the transplant.

Kidney transplantation guide

Description:
This booklet explains more about having a kidney transplant including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy - Information for patients

Description:
This leaflet explains what a laparoscopic radical nephrectomy is. It includes information about the benefits and risks of the surgery, whether there are any alternatives, and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Lithotripsy - Treatment for kidney stones

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having lithotripsy to treat your kidney stones. It describes the benefits, risks, alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Lowering your phosphate levels

Description:
This leaflet is for people with kidney disease who have been advised to follow a low phosphate diet by their dietitian, doctor or nurse. It tells you why it is important to lower the level of phosphate in your blood and suggests ways you can do this.
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