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If the line is not in use, it must still be bled and flushed once a week, alongside a dressing change if required.
The booklets below give you important advice and information if you have had a slip, trip or fall or if you are concerned about falling.
Your clinical monitoring schedule is the same as we use if you were still in hospital.
If you click on the reminders tab, as shown in Figure 1, you can set the times that are most likely to work for you.
If you do not hear from them, please chase them up.
We will notify you by letter if there is a rise in your PSA levels, above what is normal for you and we will contact you to see if you have any symptom
If you wish to leave feedback, please contact the PALS team.
If required, your pain medication can be changed or increased.
Please telephone the scan department if you know you will be late.
Please let us know in advance if you:
You may also be referred to the clinic if you have had a miscarriage or an ectopic pregnancy.
If you would like to tell us when something has gone well or if there is something we can improve, you can provide us with feedback.
What should I do if I am still in a lot of pain?
What to do if you have a problem at home
Drops can be used to moisten the eye if this becomes a problem, these can be discussed with you if necessary and are available from pharmacies.
You can bring someone with you to the appointment if you wish.
Avoid if you are premenstrual.
If you are pregnant, your baby’s heart beat will be checked.
If you inform us that this is not possible on the day of the procedure it will be at your consultant’s discretion if they perform the procedure.
If you have any concerns before 16 weeks of pregnancy, you should contact your GP’s surgery or if out of normal working hours NHS 111 for advice.