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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 Removal of K-wires (Kirschner wires): aftercare advice
Leaflet Removal of the parotid salivary gland
Leaflet Removal of the submandibular salivary gland
Leaflet Renal artery denervation (RDN)
External Link Repair of a scrotal hydrocele
Leaflet Retained pregnancy tissue: treatment with Misoprostol tablets
Leaflet Retinal detachment
Leaflet Retinal tear
Leaflet Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Leaflet Retrograde ureteric stenting
Leaflet Rib fractures
External Link Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Leaflet Right hemicolectomy
Leaflet Rigid gas permeable contact lens
Leaflet Rituximab
Leaflet Robotic surgery for head and neck cancer patients
Leaflet Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Cystectomy: Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Leaflet Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: discharge information
Leaflet Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Kent and Canterbury Hospital
External Link Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
External Link Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
External Link Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
External Link Sacrocolpopexy for vaginal vault prolapse
External Link Sacroiliac Joint Injection for the Treatment of Pain
External Link Safer sleep advice for premature and low birthweight babies (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep advice: co-sleeping (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep for babies quick reference guide (The Lullaby Trust)
External Link Safer sleep reduces the risk of SIDS (The Lullaby Trust)
Leaflet Scar massage
External Link Scope: equality for disabled people
Leaflet Screening for MRSA / MSSA and CPO within the Kent Kidney Care Centre
External Link Screening tests for you and your baby
External Link Secure Start next steps
Leaflet Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Leaflet Self-administration of insulin in hospital
Leaflet Sentinel node biopsy (SNB)
Leaflet Sepsis: know the signs and save a life
Leaflet Septoplasty
Leaflet Serial casting
Leaflet Serial casting: care advice for parents and schools
External Link Serious foot problems and diabetes
Leaflet Severe Haemophilia A
Leaflet Severe Haemophilia B
External Link Shared haemodialysis care (Kidney Care UK)
Leaflet Shared-care in haemodialysis
Leaflet Shin lacerations: aftercare advice
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test
Leaflet Short Synacthen Test with 17 OH progesterone
Leaflet Short term open access to the children's inpatient wards
External Link Shoulder dystocia: information for you