Information leaflets
Please see below for a selection of patient information leaflets for different teams and departments across our hospital.
- Information for patients attending Breast Imaging
- Breast Imaging
- Information on Micropigmentation
- Aftercare Following Micropigmentation
- Going For a Mammogram in English
- Going For a Mammogram in Polish
- Going For a Mammogram in Romanian
- Going For a Mammogram in Russian
- Going For a Mammogram in Lithuanian
- Going For a Mammogram in Portuguese
- Going For a Mammogram in Slovak
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Information on Bread Reduction
- Information on Lipofilling
- Information on Nipple Reconstruction
- Information on Liposuction
- Breast Care Nursing Service
- Information on Therapeutic Mammoplasty
- Information on Magnetic seed localisation for breast cancers
- Information on pain control after breast cancer surgery
- PICO - Negative pressure wound therapy
- Postoperative checklist for patients undergoing breast surgery
- Going home with a Redivac drain
Information on Community Paediatric Therapy Equipment provision
Information on Paediatric Physiotherapy in the Neonatal Unit
Information on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) and Amp C Beta Lactamase
Information on using a spacer device for older children and adolescents
Information on using a spacer device for babies and young children
Information on Bladder catherisation for Micturating Cystourethrogram in children
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Hand and Wrist Surgery
Information for Patients who have undergone Foot Surgery (i.e. Osteotomy)
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone a Flexible Cystoscopy
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Template biopsies of the prostate (Clinic)
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone template biopsies of the prostate (Ward)
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone trans-vaginal Tape Surgery
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Testicular Surgery
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Dupuytren’s contracture surgery
Home Advice for Patients who have undergone Knee Arthroscopy Surgery
Home advice for patients who have undergone Transperineal biopsies of the prostate (Clinic)
Home advice for patients who have undergone Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Home advice for patients who have undergone Hydro-distension
Home advice for patients who have undergone Transperineal Biopsies of the prostate (ward)
- Dermatology Doppler Ultrasound Patient Information
- PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) Patient Information
- Cryotherapy Patient Information
- Dermatological Surgery Patient Information
- Skin Prick Testing Patient information Dermatology
- Efudix: Patient Treatment Guide
- Patch Testing Patient Information
- Narrowband UVB Patient Information
- PUVA Patient Information
- Guidelines for Patients on steroid replacement therapy
- Information on the Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) Endocrinology Clinic
- Information on the Patient Initiated Follow Up (PIFU) Diabetes Clinic
- 'Your Surgery Diabetes Booklet'
- My Diabetes Passport; Planning for surgery
- Hybrid Closed Loop Technology
- Information on Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy (PEG)
- Following your Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy (PEC) procedure – Aftercare Information Sheet
- Information on Capsule Endoscopy
- Information on Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy
- Information on Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Information on Gastroscopy – Oesophagogastro duodenoscopy (OGD)
- Information on Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
- Information on Gastroscopy Aftercare
- Information on Duodenal Stent Insertion
- Instructions for taking Bowel Preparation for Colon Capsule Endoscopy
- Information on Bronchoscopy
- Patient Information on ERCP Aftercare (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)
- Patient information on Colonoscopy Aftercare
- Information on Skin Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) removal
- Information on Gastroscopy – Oesophagogastro duodenoscopy (OGD) with PEG insertion
- Information on Prostate Biopsy Aftercare
- Patient Information on Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Aftercare
- Information on Flexible Cystoscopy Aftercare
- Information on Oesophageal Stent Insertion
- Information on Bowel Preparation for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Information on a Colonoscopy
- Information on a Flexible Cystoscopy
- Information on Therapeutic Gastroscopy with Variceal Banding
- Information on ERCP - Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatogram
- Information on a Flexible Cystoscopy and Botulinum Toxin A (Botox®)
- Information on a Hiatus Hernia
- Information on having a Morning Endoscopy Procedure (Upper Gastroscopy / Bronchoscopy / EBUS / ERCP)
- Information on having an Afternoon Endoscopy Procedure (Gastroscopy / Bronchoscopy / EBUS)
- Information on having a morning or afternoon colonoscopy procedure
- Information on having a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Information on having a morning colonoscopy procedure
- Information on Scaphoid (wrist) Injury
- Discharge Advice on Radial Head/Neck Fracture
- Discharge Advice on Humeral Neck Fracture
- Discharge Advice on Ankle and Foot Injuries
- Discharge Advice on Toe Fractures
- Information on Fracture (break) of the Clavicle (collar bone)
- Discharge Advice on Metatarsal & Phalangeal Fractures
- Information on Plaster Cast Care
- Information on preventing falls at the James Paget University Hospital
- Information on Moisture Damage and Pressure Ulceration Prevention
- Information on Neurology Nurse Practitioner Service
- Information on Delirium
- Information on reducing the risk of a blood clot when you have a lower limb immobilisation
- Information on preventing hospital-associated blood clots
- Understanding Frailty
- Information for patients following a minor operation
- Information on Ascites: diagnosis and treatment
- Information on what can be eaten after a hiatus hernia operation
- Wound Care Instructions Following Minor Surgery
- Information on local services and resources in the Norfolk area following discharge from hospital
- Information on local services and resources in the Suffolk area following discharge from hospital
- Information on reducing the risk of a blood clot when you have a lower limb immobilisation
- Information on Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
- Sepsis Patient information
- Pre-operative Assessment Checklist and Instruction
- Information on Venous Leg Ulceration
- Information on drugs and your kidneys
- Preparing for Discharge
- An Introduction to Shared Haemodialysis Care
- Welcome to Ward 16 (Short Stay)
- Information on Home Intravenous Therapy (HIT) Service
- Liver reduction and shrinkage diet information
- Information on Pressure Ulceration Prevention
- Robotic Assisted Surgery
- Gynaecology Department - Hysterectomy
- Home Advice for Patients Who Have Undergone a Cystoscopy
- Home advice for patients who are due to undergo a Hysterosalpingogram
- Information on Hiatus hernia
- Information following vulval laser surgery
- Home Advice for Patients Who Have Undergone Gynaecology Laparoscopic Surgery
- Treatment to the Cervix
- Home advice for patients who are due to undergo Clomifene (Clomid) treatment
- Outpatient Hysteroscopy (OPH)
- Information For You - Early Stage Cervical Cancer
- Information For You - Colposcopy
- Information For You - Reviewing your cervical screening history
- Information on Infection Control
- Information on Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
- Information on Clostridium difficile Associated Disease (CDAD)
- Information on Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Information on Panton Valentine Leucocidin (PVL) Staphylococcus Aureus
- Information on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL)
- Information on Tuberculosis (TB)
- Information on Hepatitis B
- Information on Ebola
- Information on Aspergillosis during construction activities
- Information on Salmonella
- Information on Campylobacter
- Information on VTEC (Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli) or E.coli 0157
- How to Wash Your Hands
- Information on PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
- Information on Complaints
- Links for user accessible information for people with learning disabilities
- Information on going to Hospital and choosing where to go
- Advice for people with swallowing difficulties
- Information on Going Home from the Hospital
- Information on going into Hospital
- Information on why blood pressure is taken and urine is tested when pregnant
- Satisfaction survey for people with learning disabilities
- Questions to ask when you go to the Doctor or to a Hospital
- Advice to prevent you from falling in Hospital
- End of Life Strategy
- Information on Proliferative Diabetic Reinopathy DRS Pathway
- Eye Lid Surgery post-operative advice
- Keeping your eyes healthy with contact lens wear
- Information on Phasing
- Information on Corneal Cross-linking (CXL)
- Information on Chlamydial conjunctivitis
- Bleb Needling Revision with Antimetabolite Injection
- Blepharitis
- Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Endothelial Transplant
- Cyclodiode Laser
- Glaucoma: Laser Iridoplasty
- Glaucoma: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Diplopia (double vision) and driving
- Iridotomy
- Keratoconus - Some questions answered
- Clinical Guidelines for the management of Periorbital Cellulitis in Children
- TIA pathway
- Cataract Surgery
- Cancellation Protocol for Routine Cataract Surgery Patients
- Cataract Surgery Referral Pathway
- Trabeculetomy
- Vitrectomy
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy Treatment
- Guidelines for referral of suspected Temporal (Giant Cell) Arteritis
- Myopia management
- Glasses for children
- Information on using your prescription medicines safely
- Information for patients referred for Acupuncture in the Pain Management Department
- Information on Self-Administration of Medicines
- Information on using transdermal analgesia (pain patches) safely
- Pain Management Occupational Therapy Service
- Regional Anaesthesia for Perioperative Pain Management
- Strong Opioids
- Pain Management Occupational Therapy Service - Mindfulness
- Epidural Injection for Leg Pain
- Information following Lumbar Steroid Injection
- Bladder Retraining and Fluid Advice
- Information on the Birth Afterthoughts Service
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Postnatal Exercises and Advice
- Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women
- Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
- Functional Pelvic Floor Muscle (PFM) Exercises
- Information on Emptying Your Bowels
- The Fit for Pregnancy Advice Leaflet
- Advice following your caesarean section
- Bowel Control Exercises
- Information on Red Flags: Change in Symptoms
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service
- Recovery advice and exercise following major gynecological surgery
- Recovery advice after a 3rd or 4th degree perineal tear (Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury)
- Recovery advice and exercises after pregnancy
- Download the light diet sheet – after emergency abdominal / bowel surgery
- Information on managing pain relief at home after surgery
- Information on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) following Colorectal Surgery
- Eating and Drinking Instructions for Patients for Morning Surgery
- Eating and Drinking Instructions for Patients for Afternoon Surgery
- Information on the administration of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) Injections before Surgery in Pre-op Assessment
- Information on Eating and drinking after emergency abdominal / bowel surgery
- Collection of a Mid-Stream Urine (MSU) sample
- Sugammadex and contraceptive advice
- Information about Anaesthesia
- 'Your Surgery Diabetes Booklet'
- My Diabetes Passport; Planning for surgery
- Information for patients attending Breast Imaging
- Breast Imaging
- Information on going for a Mammogram (breast x-ray)
- General X-ray patient information
- GP Chest X-ray patient information
- Information on X-rays
- Information on Videofluoroscopy
- Information on Bone Density Scans
- Having a Neck Ultrasound
- Guidelines for patients with diabetes undergoing contrast enema
- Ultrasound guided steroid injections and musculo-skeletal (MSK) interventional procedures
- Ultrasound guided Botox® injection prior to complex ventral hernia repair
- Instructions for taking KleanPrep® Bowel Preparation
- Information on Your Muscloskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Scan
- Instructions for taking Picolax® Bowel Preparation
- Instructions for taking MoviPrep and Senna Bowel Preparation
- General Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) patient information
- Information on Buscopan usage within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- General Ultrasound patient information
- Your Abdominal Ultrasound Scan
- Information on having a contrast enema
- Information on having a contrast meal
- Information on having a contrast swallow
- Your Pelvic Ultrasound Scan
- Your Scrotal Ultrasound Scan
- Information on having a contrast follow-through (small bowel meal)
- Information on having a barium follow-through (small bowel meal)
- Information on having a barium enema
- Information on having a barium meal
- Information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) requiring Oral Sedation (Adults)
- Information on having an MRI scan under Oral Sedation
- Information on CT Colonoscopy - Aftercare
- Information on CT Colonoscopy
- Information on having an an MRI scan under General Anaesthesia
- Information on an MRI Cardiac stress test
- MRI Out-patient Information
- Information on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Small Bowel
- Information on MRI: Gadolinium-based Contrast Media
- CT/MR Scanner Suite
- General Computed Tomography (CT) patient information
- Information on Cardiac CT
- MRI Patient Escort Safety Questionnaire
- MRI Patient Safety Questionnaire
- One Stop Liver Clinic
- FibroScan (Transient Elastography)
- Information on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Information on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Self – Management Plan
- Information on 'How to use your Inhaler with Spacer'
- Information on Insertion of a Chest Drain
- Managing my Breathlessness
- Information on Oxygen at home following discharge from hospital
- Pneumonia information
- Lung function testing
- Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Service - Cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)
- Cytisine for tobacco dependent inpatients
- Varenicline for tobacco dependent inpatients
- Spirometry and FeNo - Children and Young People