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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Prostatectomy - Going home after your radical prostatectomy

Description:
This information is for men going home from hospital after an operation to remove their prostate gland (radical prostatectomy). It provides information about your recovery for the first few weeks after your operation.

Prosthetic leg - Using your prosthetic leg

Description:
This information sheet helps to answer some of the questions you might have about using a prosthetic leg.

Protecting your joints

Description:
This leaflet explains ways to reduce stress on your joints to help you remain as active and independent as possible.

Providing assistance at mealtimes

Description:
Information leaflet on how you can help others maintain their dignity and independence at mealtimes and make their eating experience more positive. Part of the Lambeth and Southwark Action on Malnutrition Project Resource pack.

Pruritus ani - Anal itching

Description:
This information sheet aims to help answer some of the questions you may have about pruritus ani or anal itching.

Psoriasis - Living with psoriasis

Description:
This leaflet introduces some suggestions and ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – a type of therapy proven to be effective in helping people to live well with other chronic conditions.

Psoriasis treatment for the scalp

Description:
This leaflet explains some of the techniques that can be used to treat scalp psoriasis with prescribed treatments.

Psychological support in the BRCA family service clinic and for cancer genetics clinic patients

Description:
This leaflet describes the psychological services available in the BRCA family service clinic and available also to patients seen in the cancer genetics clinic. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the person caring for you within the genetics service.

Psychology services for patients considering risk-reducing mastectomy

Description:
This leaflet explains the psychology services available for patients considering a mastectomy to reduce their cancer risk.

Psychosexual service

Description:
This leaflet explains more about the psychosexual clinic at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital.

Pterygium

Description:
This information sheet will help answer some of the questions you may have about a pterygium. It explains the risks, benefits and alternatives of thesurgery to remove it as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Pulsed dye laser treatment

Description:
This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having pulsed dye laser treatment (PDL). It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Pyeloplasty - Robotic ass lap pyeloplasty

Description:
This leaflet explains more about Robotic-assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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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.