Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Peripheral intravenous (IV) midline catheter (adults only)

Date: 09/08/2023

You have been advised that the most effective way for you to get your treatment is through a peripheral device called a midline catheter. What is a midline? It’s a […]

Reducing your risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis) during pregnancy and after birth

Date: 09/08/2023

View patient information on Reducing your risk of blood clots (venous thrombosis) during pregnancy and after birth

Neck surgery

Date: 27/07/2023

Read our guide below about having neck surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This information will help […]

Ankle Achilles tendon partial tear

Date: 26/06/2023

Information to explain the ongoing management of your Achilles injury. Your case history and scans have been reviewed by an Orthopaedic Consultant (Bone Specialist) and a Senior Fracture Clinic Physiotherapist. […]

Ankle Achilles tendon full tear

Date: 26/06/2023

Information to explain the ongoing management of your Achilles injury. Your case history and scans have been reviewed by an Orthopaedic Consultant (Bone Specialist) and a Senior Fracture Clinic Physiotherapist. […]

Ankle Achilles tendon suspected tear awaiting ultra sound scan

Date: 26/06/2023

Information to explain the ongoing management of your Achilles injury. Your case history and scans have been reviewed by an Orthopaedic Consultant (Bone Specialist) and a Senior Fracture Clinic Physiotherapist. […]

When your child is coming to Wycombe Hospital for a general anaesthetic – Ward 11

Date: 16/06/2023 Community paediatrics, Paediatrics,

Ward 11 welcomes you to our department. We are a day surgery Paediatric Ward and our staff have a wealth of experience in caring for all our younger patients. Please […]

Hysteroscopic rollerball ablation

Date: 15/06/2023

Read our guide below about your surgery and what to expect. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What […]

Fibroid embolisation

Date: 15/06/2023

Read our guide below about fibroid embolisation. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What is fibroid embolisation? It’s […]

Laparoscopic hysterectomy and assisted vaginal hysterectomy

Date: 08/06/2023

This leaflet is for women who have been advised to have a laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy.  It outlines the common reasons that doctors advise for this operation, potential benefits, as well […]