A-Z of patient leaflets by title

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This page lists patient leaflets by their title. Please use the A-Z below to find the leaflets relevant to you.

If you are not sure which leaflet titles are relevant to you, see our list of leaflets grouped by department/topic.

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Chronic cough and urinary incontinence

Description:
This leaflet contains information about how a chronic cough can affect urinary incontinence.

Cica care

Description:
This information sheet provides you with information about Cica-Care and offers advice on how to use it.

Clinical trials - Information for cancer and haematology patients

Description:
This leaflet contains information for cancer and haematology patients taking part in clinical trials.

clomipramine

Description:
The purpose of this leaflet is to provide you with some information about clomipramine which has been prescribed to treat your cataplexy.

Coban wrapping

Description:
This leaflet provides you with information about Coban™ wrapping and how you can use it to help your hand injury heal.

Cold coagulation procedure under local or general anaesthetic

Description:
The cold coagulation procedure is a heat treatment used to either destroy abnormal cells or to burn off or cauterize the soft (delicate) cells on your cervix.

Colonoscopy - Having a colonoscopy

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having a colonoscopy, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Colposcopy - Coming for a colposcopy examination

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having colposcopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Colposcopy - Having a colposcopy examination after having an abnormal cervical cytology (smear test) result

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having colposcopy following an abnormal cervical cytology (smear test) result. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Comments, complaints and how to make them - An easy read guide

Description:
This leaflet tells you what you can do if you are not happy with the staff or services in the hospital. It is written in simple, short sentences, with pictures to guide you.

Connective tissue disorder clinic

Description:
This leaflet offers further information on the connective tissue disorder clinic, including what happens there and who should attend.

Conserving your energy - Tips on how to use your energy wisely

Description:
This leaflet explains why it is important to conserve your energy. It provides advice and helpful tips about planning your activities and organising your daily life.

Constipation

Description:
Information leaflet about simple lifestyle changes you can make to improve or avoid constipation. Part of the Lambeth and Southwark Action on Malnutrition Project Resource pack.

Constipation

Description:
What is constipation and how can I deal with it?

Continuous epidural pain relief for postoperative pain – Discharge advice for patients

Description:
Advice for patients who have been receiving pain relief by an epidural catheter, a small plastic tube inserted into your back.

Continuous passive motion (CPM) machine

Description:
The leaflet provides information about a CPM machine, an electronic machine that slowly and gently helps your knee to bend following surgery, when it feels tight and stiff.

Contraception - Ten facts and myths

Description:
This leaflet provides information to help answer any questions that you and your partner may have about contraception.

Contraception for women with heart disease

Description:
This leaflet provides information on contraception for women with heart disease, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives.

Contrast bathing

Description:
This sheet tells you what is involved in contrast bathing and how often you should do it.

Contrast injection - What to do if it leaks out (extravasation)

Description:
This leaflet contains advice on what to do if the contrast injection given for an MRI scan has leaked out under the skin (extravasation).

Controlling chronic cough

Description:
This leaflet is about chronic cough. It tells you what causes you to cough and some of the things you can do to control it.

Convergence exercises

Description:
This leaflet explains how to do some eye exercises to help with eye strain and double vision.

COPD - Who to contact if you feel unwell

Description:
The Integrated Respiratory Team can provide you with advice and support if you feel that your symptoms are getting worse. This leaflet gives you more information on how you can get in touch if you feel unwell.

Corneal abrasion

Description:
This leaflet provides information about a corneal abrasion (scratch or graze to the cornea).

Coronary angiogram

Description:
This leaflet provides information having a coronary angiogram, where the doctor will look for blockages in your coronary arteries.
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Children's patient information leaflets

Looking for our children's patient information leaflets? You can find these on the Evelina London Children's Healthcare website.