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A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye. The lens is normally clear and sits behind the iris (which is the coloured part of the eye) and the pupil (the dark centre of the eye).

You have been referred this page as you have been told by your doctor that you have a condition called venous thromboembolism (or VTE for short). VTE is when a blood clot forms in a vein. This might mean that you have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a pulmonary embolism (PE) or both. Your doctor has prescribed apixaban. This is a type of medication known as a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (or DOAC). Apixaban is a blood thinning medication given to treat VTE and help prevent another clot from forming. If you have had a DVT or PE, you are not alone. VTE is a fairly common condition. About 1 in every 20 people will have a VTE in their lifetime.

This page gives you information about scleral contact lenses, how to insert the lenses and the care and cleaning needed.

We are sorry that you have had a miscarriage. To help you get through this difficult time, you should have already received information about different treatment options. This page gives you information about a surgical option called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA), which can be done using local anaesthesia. It also explains the possible risks and benefits of the procedure and what to expect during and after discharge.

This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the body. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of possible complications.

The information on this page aims to answer some of the commonly asked questions about having a loop diathermy treatment. The page also contains information which will help explain the benefits and risks as well as what to expect when having the treatment. Your doctor, or nurse specialist have recommended loop diathermy because they believe this is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis and completely remove the abnormality. If you have any further questions or concerns after reading this page, please contact the advice line. The telephone number is at the end of this page.

This page is for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-ray’s and scans when there are concerns raised for a child’s welfare.

This page gives you information about your planned Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE).

This page gives you information about looking after your plaster cast. Taking good care of your cast will help with your recovery.

This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.

This page gives you information about performing Intermittent Self-Dilatation (ISD).

This page gives you information about autonomic blocks and the side effects associated with the treatment.

This page gives you information about having a nuclear medicine scan, including any preparation required and the equipment used.

This page gives you helpful guidance to make sure that any item of patient information you are working on is evidence based, and written in keeping with Plain English standards and those of the Trust.

The information on this page will help to answer some of the questions you may have about the eye condition Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, commonly called CSCR.

You might take a break from your medical training for a number of reasons, including: 

As November comes to a close, this year we intend to use the days of advent to share positive reflections about a colleague or department at what can be a challenging time of year.

This page gives you information about having a ureteric stent placed in the ureter (the tube between your kidney and bladder). It also includes the benefits, risks and possible complications associated with a ureteric stent.

This page gives you important information about the day case Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube procedure. It is essential that you read this page if you are having a PEG tube inserted, replaced or removed.

You have been advised to have a colonoscopy to help investigate the cause of your symptoms. It is important that you read this information before your appointment so that you have an understanding of this procedure and the preparation involved.