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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Ultrasound - Having an ultrasound scan

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

Ultrasound - Information for patients having a head and neck ultrasound

Description:
Our ultrasound scanner uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the soft tissues of the face and neck. It is the same type of scan performed on pregnant women to view images of their unborn child. This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having a head and neck ultrasound scan.

ultrasound detection of fetal gastroschisis

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to answer your questions if you have had an ultrasound scan and have been informed that your developing baby has gastroschisis.

Ultrasound guided vacuum assisted mammotome (VAM) removal of a breast lump

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having an ultrasound guided removal of a breast lump.

Unlicensed medicines - A guide for patients

Description:
This leaflet is for patients who have been prescribed a medicine that is "unlicensed". To help you understand what this means, the leaflet answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

Ureteric stent insertion

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having a ureteric stent inserted. It describes the benefits, risks, alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Ureteroscopy

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

Urethrogram

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

Urine infections - Tips for preventing urine infections

Description:
This information sheet is for women who regularly experience urine infections or cystitis (bladder infections). It outlines some simple things that you can do to help prevent urine infections.

Urodynamics test - Having a urodynamics test

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to answer any questions you may have about having a urodynamics test. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Urology one-stop clinic

Description:
The aim of this leaflet is to answer any questions you may have about the Urology One-Stop Clinic, which brings members of the clinical team to one place, so that you do not have to travel around the hospital for different appointments and tests.

Urology ward - Going home after your stay

Description:
This leaflet provides information about what you need to know when you leave the urology ward, including contact details in case you have any questions or concerns.

UTI - Reducing the risk

Description:
This leaflet has information for patients and carers on how to reduce the risk of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
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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.