Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Attending pre-operative assessment clinics
What to expect about attending an assessment clinic before your operation. Download a pdf version of this guide by following the link on the right. Why do I need to […]
Advice for overweight patients having surgery
Find out more about the risks of being obese, and what you can do to minimise them before your surgery. What is obesity? The standard way is to refer to […]
Patient advice following regional anaesthetic (nerve block)
Find out more about what to expect after having a regional anaesthetic block. Download a pdf version of this guide by following the link on the right. Are you block […]
About the consent form for treatment
Find out more about what you should know and what questions to ask about your consent to treatment. About the consent form Before a doctor or other health professional examines […]
Sciatic nerve block
Find out more about this type of anaesthetic before your surgery. What is a nerve block? It’s an injection of local anaesthetic near the nerves which supply a region of […]
Pregnancy, labour and postnatal care patient information
Please click on the link to view a full list of pregnancy, labour and postnatal care patient information as listed on our birth choices maternity website.
When your child is coming to Stoke Mandeville Hospital for a general anaesthetic – Mandeville Wing
The Mandeville Wing welcome you to our theatre suite. It has a relaxed atmosphere and our staff have a wealth of experience in caring for all our younger patients. Please […]
Energy dense diet for children
Encourage 3 energy dense meals per day Encourage 2-3 snacks and nutritious drinks throughout the day Have balanced main meals: protein/ carbohydrate/ vegetables/ salad/fruit Use full fat/ sugar products, such […]
Wig supply and fitting service for cancer and haematology patients
Find out more about our service, what to expect and how to book an appointment.
What you should know about your warfarin tablets
Find out more about how warfarin works, possible side effects and precautions you may need to take.