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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- This leaflet aims to help answer some of the questions you may have about having oesophageal dilatation and an oesophageal stent, including the benefits, risks and alternatives.
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- This booklet provides information about the enhanced recovery programme and how you can play an active part in recovering from your surgery.
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- This leaflet aims to answer your questions about using OM1 antimicrobial mouth rinse to treat your mouth infection. The doctor will explain in more detail why they have prescribed this treatment for you.
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- This leaflet aims to answer some of the questions you may have about having part of your kidney removed due to cancer - this is called open partial nephrectomy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about an open retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND), including the benefits, risks and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having an open shoulder stabilisation. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about dental care before, during and after your cancer treatments, the effects that these treatments may have on your mouth, and why good dental hygiene is important.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during pregnancy. It also provides information on how you can prepare for the test and what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) during pregnancy. It also provides information on how you can prepare for the test and what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet is about what to expect from your appointment at the Oral Medicine Psychology Service. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of staff caring for you.
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- This leaflet aims to answer some additional questions you may have about Oralvac® Compact. It should be read in conjunction with the manufacturer's leaflet which will be provided with your medication.
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- This leaflet aims to explain what to expect when you are ready for orthognathic surgery
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- This leaflet addresses the frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding orthoptic exercises.
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- This leaflet provides details about the osteoarthritis knee class induction session at Guy's or St Thomas' hospitals.
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- Patient information leaflet about the ear condition otitis externa, also known as swimmer's ear.
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- This leaflet offers more information about our National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre. The centre is dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into improvements in treatment which will benefit patients at the earliest opportunity.
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- This leaflet aims to provide you with information about the OPAT service. Please note that this information does not apply to our @home service.
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- This information leaflet tells you about some of the things you need to do before your visit to the hospital and should be read alongside your appointment letter.
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- This information leaflet tells you about some of the things you need to do before your visit to the hospital and should be read alongside your appointment letter.
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- This leaflet explains more about needle phobia and provides practical advice on how to overcome it.
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- This information leaflet has been developed to provide information for you and your relatives about how best to use oxygen therapy at home, during your recovery from illness.