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Patient information

The directory holds patient information leaflets produced by the Trust along with resources from other NHS bodies and health organisations. These leaflets are not meant to replace the information discussed between you and your doctor, but can act as a starting point for such a discussion or as a useful reminder of the key points.

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Format Title
Leaflet Cubital tunnel syndrome
External Link CVS and amniocentesis: information for parents
Leaflet Cystoscopy: aftercare advice
External Link Davy the Detective: finding out about anaesthetics
Leaflet DDAVP (Octim or Desmopressin)
Leaflet Dealing with changes in your thinking skills: some tips and strategies
External Link Deciding about a post mortem examination: information for parents
Leaflet Decision about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Leaflet Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
External Link Dementia UK: Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline
Leaflet Dental advice for patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer
Leaflet Dental trauma
External Link Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Easy Read
External Link Detention: also called Sectioned Easy Read
Leaflet Dexamethasone
Leaflet Dexamethasone, Covid-19, and increased glucose levels
Leaflet Diabetes after renal transplant
External Link Diabetes and foot problems
Leaflet Diabetes and pregnancy: what you need to know
External Link Diabetes and your eyes Easy Read
External Link Diabetes: vascular disease
External Link Diabetic foot problems
External Link Diarrhoea and/or vomiting (gastroenteritis): advice for parents and carers of children
Leaflet Dietary recommendations for people living with gastroparesis
External Link Different Strokes
Leaflet Discharge advice following a vulval biopsy
Leaflet Discharge advice for patients following cataract surgery
Leaflet Discharge advice for patients following eye surgery
Leaflet Dissolving capecitabine tablets
Leaflet Distal radius fracture/Open reduction internal fixation: aftercare advice
Leaflet Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
External Link Do the test: Go for it! Taking the fear out of going for breast screening Easy Read
External Link Dorsal root ganglion block/Transforaminal epidural/Nerve root block for the Treatment of Pain
External Link Dorsal slit of the foreskin
External Link Dupuytren's contracture
Leaflet Dupuytren's disease
Leaflet Dupuytren's disease: needle aponeurotomy procedure
Leaflet Ear surgery: aftercare advice
Leaflet Early Pregnancy Assessment Units (EPAUs)
Leaflet East Kent Critical Care
Leaflet East Kent end of life: a guide for carers, when someone is nearing the final stages of life
Leaflet East Kent end of life: a guide for patients, nearing the final stages of life
Leaflet East Kent Hospitals' Counselling and Support Services for Cancer Patients
Leaflet East Kent Infant Feeding Information
Leaflet East Kent Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Multi-Disciplinary Team
External Link East Kent Neonatal Unit Parent Support
Leaflet East Kent Neuro Rehab Unit (EKNRU), Kent and Canterbury Hospital
External Link Easy Read advice and information about Covid Easy Read
External Link Easy read guide to the Covid-19 booster vaccination
External Link Eat Well