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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Nasendoscopy to assess your swallowing

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

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Description:
This information sheet has been given to you to help answer some of the questions you may have about nausea and vomiting during your pregnancy.

Nd:Yag laser treatment and aftercare

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having Nd:Yag laser treatment and what you need to do after you have had treatment. It explains the benefits and risks, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Need to talk? A specialist psychological support service for people with cancer, their family and close friends

Description:
This booklet tells you about the specialist psychological support service and how it can help you, your family and/or close friends following a cancer diagnosis.

Needles - Overcoming your fear of needles

Description:
This leaflet explains more about the fear of needles and provides practical advice on how to overcome it.

Neilmed Sinus Rinse

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about using Neilmed® Sinus Rinse™ to treat your allergic rhinitis or chronic rhinosinusitis.

Neobladder - Discharge advice and self flushing instructions

Description:
This leaflet explains more about returning to your everyday activities after your bladder removal operation.

Nephrectomy - Hand assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

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

Nephrostogram

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

Nerve conduction studies and electromyography

Description:
This leaflet explains about nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to a doctor or nurse caring for you.

Neurofibromatosis type 1

Description:
This leaflet offers information about neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1), how it is diagnosed, and how it might affect you.

Neuromodulation - Your two week neuromodulation programme

Description:
This booklet contains practical information regarding your stay on the pain management unit and is designed to help you get the most out of your time on the programme.

Neurovascular clinic - Access information

Description:
Information leaflet for a patient admitted to A&E at St Thomas' Hospital after a suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Gives details about their follow-up appointment at the neurovascular clinic.

New oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for use in atrial fibrillation

Description:
This leaflet provides information about anticoagulants that may be prescribed for people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.

New-Fill® for HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy

Description:
This leaflet explains more about the use of New-Fill® to treat HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy.

NF1 and breast cancer

Description:
This leaflet is for women with a moderate risk of breast cancer in association with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). It gives information on how common breast cancer is, screening, genetic testing and how the risk of breast cancer can be altered.

NHS health - Your NHS health records

Description:
This leaflet explains why we collect information about you and how it is used. It also covers how we keep this information confidential, when it may be shared with others and your right to see the information we hold about you.

Nightingale Ward - Welcome

Description:
This information sheet gives you information specific to Nightingale Ward, including who works there, what you can expect, and information for visitors.

Nippy® 3+ ventilator - Patient start-up user guide (no humidifier)

Description:
This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your Nippy® 3+ ventilator. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.

Nippy® 3+ ventilator and HC150 humidifier - Patient start-up user guide

Description:
This guide is for the set-up and daily use of your Nippy® 3+ and HC150 humidifier. For full details, please refer to the manufacturer's instruction manuals inside your ventilator bag.

Nocturia

Description:
Nocturia is where you frequently wake up in the night and need to pass urine. This leaflet explains more about nocturia is and why it can occur. It also gives advice on how to prevent or reduce this problem.

Nonmedical prescribing

Description:
This leaflet explains more about non-medical prescribing.

Nourishing drinks

Description:
Information leaflet on drinks that can help to boost your nutritional intake. Part of the Lambeth and Southwark Action on Malnutrition Project Resource pack.

Nuclear Medicine unit on Sarah Ward

Description:
This leaflet provides information for patients being admitted to Sarah Ward following radionuclide therapy.

Nutrition - Making every mouthful count

Description:
Information leaflet on how you can boost the nutritional content of your food without increasing the quantity or size of your meals. Part of the Lambeth and Southwark Action on Malnutrition Project Resource pack.
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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.