There are a number of our patient information leaflets, which you can either download using the links below or pick up in the hospice. We hope you find them useful.

Bisphosphonate Therapy

How bisphosphonates work, how they are prescribed and the potential side effects.

Breathlessness

Diagrams of certain positions which may ease your symptoms of breathlessness.

Copying letters to patients

To maintain excellent communication we offer patients the option of receiving clinical letters written about them.

Data protection and how it affects you

How we might use the information you provide us and who it may be shared with.

For more information about your Electronic Patient Record please refer to the leaflet:

Electronic Patient Record

Understanding your Electronic Patient Record and the sharing of information with healthcare professionals.

Fentanyl

What is Fentanyl, how to use it and what are the potential side effects?

Guidance for care of patients in the last days of life

Guidance for care of patients in the last days of life.

Medicines outside their licence

Information about medicines used by both St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House.

Morphine – long acting

What is long acting Morphine, how to use it and what are the potential side effects?

Morphine – quick acting

What is quick acting Morphine, how to use it and what are the potential side effects?

Mouth care

Advice on how to prevent problems with your mouth and what you can do to help them if they do occur.

Shortness of breath

Some useful hints for when you experience a shortness of breath.

Strong painkillers and driving

Advice on driving when taking a strong painkiller.