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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Ear surgery post-operative information

Description:
This leaflet explains more about your ear operation, including what to expect afterwards and how to recover while at home.

Early management of post-operative facial weakness - Left side affected

Description:
This leaflet offers advice and exercises to help you to manage any left side facial weakness you may experience after your operation.

Eat well to heal well

Description:
Information leaflet on nourishing foods and fluids that can encourage pressure ulcers or open wounds to heal. Part of the Lambeth and Southwark Action on Malnutrition Project Resource pack.

Eating well with a small appetite

Description:
This leaflet is for patients with kidney disease. It explains how to control your nutritional intake when you do not have much of an appetite.

Eating well with a small appetite (large print)

Description:
This leaflet is for patients with kidney disease. It explains how to control your nutritional intake when you do not have much of an appetite.

E-cigarettes

Description:
This leaflet explains more about electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes.

ECMO patient information (NICE guidance)

Description:
ECMO patient information (NICE guidance)

Eczema education programme

Description:
This leaflet provides information about the Guy's and St Thomas' eczema education programme which provides education, guidance and improves confidence in treating eczema.

EEG test

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having an EEG, including the benefits and risks and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Elbow arthroscopy

Description:
This information sheet aims to answer some of the questions you may have about having an elbow arthroscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Elbow crutches - How to use them on stairs with a rail

Description:
This leaflet aims to guide you on how to use elbow crutches on the stairs.

Elbow crutches - How to walk with elbow crutches

Description:
This leaflet aims to guide you on how to walk with elbow crutches.

Elbow fractures - Advice for care

Description:
This leaflet contains advice for the care of your elbow, following a very small break to one of the bones in your elbow (the radial head or neck).

Elective caesarean section

Description:
This leaflet is about what to expect from your elective caesarean section.

Elective care access

Description:
This leaflet will help you understand how long you should wait to be seen for Outpatient and Inpatient Care (non-emergency care) and answer any of your questions about waiting times

Electrical stimulation - treatment to improve your continence

Description:
This leaflet explains what electrical stimulation involves and how to use an electrical stimulation device to improve your continence.

Emergency Department (A&E) leaflet

Description:
This leaflet explains how the Emergency Department (A&E) works, what you can expect and the other specialty areas you may be referred to.

Emollients

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about emollient treatment and provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to apply your emollient.

Endometrial ablation and endometrial resection

Description:
This leaflet explains about two surgical treatments for heavy periods - endometrial ablation and endometrial resection.

Endoscopic facet joint radiofrequency denervation

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to help answer your questions about having an endoscopic facet joint radiofrequency denervation to treat back pain.

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)

Description:
The aim of this information sheet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an EVAR. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)

Description:
This leaflet provides information about endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).

Enema - Giving an enema before dynamic prostate brachytherapy

Description:
This leaflet provides information about why an enama is needed before brachytherapy and how to use a phosphate enema to prepare for your surgery.

Entonox during your lithotripsy procedure

Description:
This leaflet explains more about the use of Entonox® gas for pain relief during your lithotripsy procedure, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives.

Entonox® - Using it during your procedure in the endoscopy unit

Description:
This leaflet explains more about the use of Entonox® gas for pain relief during your endoscopy procedure, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives.
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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.