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Patient Information leaflets

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust produces a wide range of patient information leaflets which give details on treatments and procedures which are carried out at this trust.  We also include on this database patient information provided by other appropriate organisations.

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TitleDescription
Wearing and caring for your Essix RetainerKEYWORDS In order to give your teeth the best chance of stability you will need to wear a retainer....
Weil OsteotomyThe Weil osteotomy is an operation for pain in the front part of the foot, under the "knuckle...
Welcome to Cuckmere WardCuckmere Ward looks after patients with general medical, gastrological and rheumatology problems.
Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the commonest cause of blindness in the Western world in...
What is a Barium Enema?This leaflet informs you about the barium enema examination. It explains what preparation is...
What is a Skin Prick Test?A skin prick test is a quick and usually painless procedure that can help to establish whether...
What is a Skin Prick Test?A skin prick test is a quick and usually painless procedure that can help to establish whether...
What is Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a disease affecting millions of women throughout the world. It is not cancerous.
What is MRSAMRSA stands for Methicillin (M) resistant ® Staphylococcus (S) aureus (A). Staphylococcus aureus...
Wig informationThis leaflet gives you information on Local companies who can supply a good range of wigs for you....
Will I need a blood transfusion?Important information for all patients who may need a blood transfusion
Wound care following excision of ear or facial lesionExcision refers to removal of a skin lesion (for example a tumour, mole or cyst) by completely...
Wound care following excision of Skin LesionExcision refers to removal of a skin lesion by completely cutting it out.

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service

If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).  They may be able to help with factsheets, further information on treatments or support groups.

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Please note

Whilst the information contained in the leaflets has been created, reviewed and ratified by our medical, surgical and nursing teams, they are intended to complement the advice of professional healthcare staff. They should not be used without appropriate medical advice. Procedures should only be undertaken by trained healthcare professionals and the trust will not be liable for injury, loss or financial impairment as a result of actions taken by individuals after reading the materials.

Care has been taken to describe the treatments in a sensitive manner, however, due to their nature you may find some of the content distressing.

If you have any questions, please contact your GP or consultant. NHS Direct provide a wealth of information on their website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
or 0845 4647.