Introduction This leaflet contains information about hepatitis B. It explains how you may have been infected and the symptoms, diagnosis, and management options. It has been developed by the hepatitis team, which includes doctors, nurses and pharmacists. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice or resources. Contact details are at the end … Read More
General Information Leaflet About Your Prescribed Medication On Discharge
Further Supplies When you are discharged from hospital, the hospital pharmacy will ensure you have an appropriate supply of all your medications. Your GP surgery will ensure your medications records are reviewed and updated. When you require a further supply of your medications, check what medications you still have at home before re-ordering. Think carefully before ticking all the boxes … Read More
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) – Reducing the Risk
Introduction This information sheet informs you about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). It explains what it is, why you are at risk and how you can avoid it. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and your doctor but can act as a starting point for such a discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further … Read More
Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) – Easy Read
This factsheet is about making sure people are safe in hospital and get the medical care they need. You can usually make choices about your medical care when you are in hospital. A law called the Mental Capacity Act gives you this right. Hospital staff sometimes need to stop people making a choice that would harm them. Hospital staff must follow the law … Read More
Advice for Inpatient Smokers
Our hospitals and grounds are smoke-free environments, so whatever the reason for your stay, this could be the ideal opportunity to stop smoking. Stopping smoking before admission or while in hospital is the best thing you can do to improve your health now and in the future. Stopping smoking… Reduce your risk of infection Promotes faster healing wounds and bone … Read More
Best Practice: How to hand wash step by step images
Steps 3-8 should take at least 15 seconds. Wet hands with water. Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces Rub hands palm to palm Right palm over the back of the other hand with interlaced fingers and vice versa Palm to palm with fingers interlaced. Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlaced Rotational rubbing of left thumb … Read More