Archives: Patient Information Leaflets

Abdominal hysterectomy

Date: 15/11/2024

This information about your abdominal hysterectomy will give you a clear idea of what will happen to you during and after surgery. What is an abdominal hysterectomy? It is a […]

About Olympic Lodge

Date: 06/11/2024

Information for patients who are to be cared for in Olympic Lodge   We’re pleased to let you know that you’re one step closer to going home. You’re going to […]

Hysteroscopy outpatients: advice for patients on Warfarin

Date: 25/10/2024

Please read this information if you are taking Warfarin to thin your blood and your doctor recommends an Outpatient Hysteroscopy to investigate uterine/vaginal bleeding. This is a procedure carried out […]

Hysteroscopy in an outpatient clinic

Date: 25/10/2024

A hysteroscopy is where a small, fibre optic ‘telescope’ and camera is used to look at the lining and shape of your uterus (womb). You can have it done in […]

Veteran aware information leaflet

Date: 01/10/2024

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is proud to be a Veteran Aware healthcare provider. Please let a member of staff know if you, or your spouse/partner, currently serve or have […]

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: what you need to know about side effects

Date: 24/09/2024 Pharmacy,

What antibiotics are involved? Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are used to treat serious and life-threatening infections and include: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Ofloxacin and Delafloxacin. What do I need to know? These antibiotics […]

Neonatal Unit

Date: 19/09/2024 Neonatal,

Welcome to the Neonatal Unit Our Philosophy: “Partners in care, sharing your journey through the Neonatal Unit, helping you and your family along the way by delivering safe and compassionate […]

Disinfection of infant feeding and sterilisation equipment on the neonatal unit

Date: 02/08/2024

Sterilising infant feeding equipment is important as it is vital in protecting your baby against infection that can cause vomiting and diarrhoea. This is important whether you are breast or […]

Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM)

Date: 12/07/2024

Read our guide below which esplains about a contrast enhanced spectral mammography test (CESM) You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on […]

Donor breast milk

Date: 06/06/2024 Neonatal,

Information for parents on the Neonatal Unit This information leaflet is based on ‘Guidelines for the establishment and operation of human milk banks in the UK  (UKAMB – United Kingdom […]